TCI H0120 Hexatriacontane is a straight-chain saturated hydrocarbon containing thirty-six carbon atoms, placing it within the group of very-long-chain n-alkanes that exist as waxy solids at room temperature. In the laboratory, this compound most often serves as a high-quality reference substance, particularly in gas chromatographic analyses that involve a homologous series of n-alkanes. Beyond that role, Hexatriacontane is also used as a model wax and paraffin material in materials studies, and as a comparison standard in research on lipids and plant cuticular compounds, which are naturally rich in long-chain alkanes.
The property that most strongly determines the selection of this compound is its exceptionally high chemical stability. As a saturated alkane with no functional groups, Hexatriacontane is practically unreactive toward acids, bases, and most common laboratory reagents, so it does not change during storage and delivers analytical results that remain reliable over time. Its long carbon chain makes it strongly hydrophobic and practically insoluble in water, while it dissolves in hydrocarbon solvents with the assistance of gentle heating. A high degree of purity is an absolute requirement for any reference compound, and TCI reagent quality supports that requirement.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is typically found in analytical chemistry units, instrumentation laboratories operating gas chromatography systems, and research groups working on materials, lipids, and plant chemistry. It is commonly kept as part of a standing inventory of reference compounds used to build calibration series and to verify instrument performance, and is drawn on in both routine analytical work and academic research programmes at universities and institutional laboratories.
- Gas chromatography reference standard: its defined thirty-six-carbon straight-chain structure makes it a dependable member of an n-alkane homologous series used for retention index work and column performance checks.
- Retention index calibration series: because it is chemically inert and does not degrade during storage, it contributes a stable, reproducible high-carbon point to calibration curves built from n-alkane homologues.
- Wax and paraffin modelling in materials research: as a well-defined waxy solid, it serves as a simplified stand-in for complex commercial wax and paraffin systems whose composition varies between batches.
- Lipid research comparison standard: it functions as a reference for long-chain saturated hydrocarbons when identifying and comparing lipid fractions that contain alkane components in biological samples.
- Plant cuticular compound studies: cuticular waxes are naturally rich in long-chain alkanes, so this compound provides a matched reference point for identifying such constituents in plant extracts.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 630-06-8 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | available in standard TCI catalogue pack sizes; please confirm the required pack size when ordering |
| Physical form | waxy solid at room temperature |
| Storage | keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Store Hexatriacontane in its original tightly closed container, or in a clean glass bottle with a well-sealing cap, kept in a cool and dry location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Although the compound is chemically stable and essentially unreactive, good laboratory practice still applies: handle it with clean spatulas to avoid cross-contamination that would compromise its value as a reference material, wear a laboratory coat, safety glasses, and gloves, and avoid generating or inhaling dust during weighing. When gentle heating is used to dissolve the material in hydrocarbon solvents, work in a fume hood and keep it away from open flames. Reseal the container promptly after each use and label any prepared solutions clearly with contents and preparation date.
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