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== | == Icosane == | ||
[[File:Eicosane.png|thumb|right|Structural formula of icosane]] | |||
'''Icosane''', also known as '''eicosane''', is a [[saturated hydrocarbon]] with the chemical formula C<sub>20</sub>H<sub>42</sub>. It is part of the [[alkane]] series, which are hydrocarbons consisting entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms and lacking any functional groups. | |||
== | == Structure and Properties == | ||
Icosane | Icosane is a straight-chain [[alkane]], meaning it consists of a linear arrangement of carbon atoms. The molecule is composed of 20 carbon atoms and 42 hydrogen atoms, making it a relatively large and heavy hydrocarbon. | ||
Icosane is a [[non-polar molecule]], which means it is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It is a colorless, waxy solid at room temperature, with a melting point of approximately 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) and a boiling point of about 343 °C (649 °F). | |||
== | == Occurrence and Uses == | ||
Icosane is found in small quantities in [[petroleum]] and is one of the many components of [[paraffin wax]]. It is used primarily in the production of [[lubricants]], [[cosmetics]], and as a [[standard]] in [[calorimetry]] due to its well-defined melting point. | |||
== | == Chemical Reactions == | ||
As a saturated hydrocarbon, icosane is relatively unreactive. However, it can undergo typical alkane reactions such as [[combustion]] and [[halogenation]]. In combustion, icosane reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy in the form of heat and light. | |||
== Isomers == | |||
Icosane has a large number of [[isomers]], which are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements. The number of possible isomers increases exponentially with the number of carbon atoms in the alkane. For icosane, there are 366,319 possible structural isomers. | |||
== Related Compounds == | |||
Icosane is part of the [[alkane series]], which includes other hydrocarbons such as [[methane]], [[ethane]], [[propane]], and [[butane]]. Each member of the series differs by a CH<sub>2</sub> unit. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Alkane]] | |||
* [[Hydrocarbon]] | |||
* [[Paraffin wax]] | |||
* [[Combustion]] | |||
[[Category:Alkanes]] | [[Category:Alkanes]] | ||
[[Category:Hydrocarbons]] | [[Category:Hydrocarbons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:36, 13 February 2025
Icosane[edit]
Icosane, also known as eicosane, is a saturated hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C20H42. It is part of the alkane series, which are hydrocarbons consisting entirely of single-bonded carbon and hydrogen atoms and lacking any functional groups.
Structure and Properties[edit]
Icosane is a straight-chain alkane, meaning it consists of a linear arrangement of carbon atoms. The molecule is composed of 20 carbon atoms and 42 hydrogen atoms, making it a relatively large and heavy hydrocarbon.
Icosane is a non-polar molecule, which means it is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. It is a colorless, waxy solid at room temperature, with a melting point of approximately 36.7 °C (98.1 °F) and a boiling point of about 343 °C (649 °F).
Occurrence and Uses[edit]
Icosane is found in small quantities in petroleum and is one of the many components of paraffin wax. It is used primarily in the production of lubricants, cosmetics, and as a standard in calorimetry due to its well-defined melting point.
Chemical Reactions[edit]
As a saturated hydrocarbon, icosane is relatively unreactive. However, it can undergo typical alkane reactions such as combustion and halogenation. In combustion, icosane reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.
Isomers[edit]
Icosane has a large number of isomers, which are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements. The number of possible isomers increases exponentially with the number of carbon atoms in the alkane. For icosane, there are 366,319 possible structural isomers.
Related Compounds[edit]
Icosane is part of the alkane series, which includes other hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane, and butane. Each member of the series differs by a CH2 unit.
