N-tetradecane is a colorless flammable liquid at room temperature, and the combustion limit in air is 0.5%.
Relative density: 0.7653
Melting point: 5.5 ℃
Boiling point: 253.5 ℃
Refractive index: 1.4302 (20 ℃)
Flash point: 100 ℃
It has 1858 isomers. Like other alkanes, it is a nonpolar molecule, insoluble in water and soluble in ethanol.
It is used in organic synthesis and as solvent, standard hydrocarbon and distillation expelling agent.
Storage precautions:
Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. The storage temperature should not exceed 37 ° C. It shall be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals, and mixed storage shall not be allowed. Keep the container sealed. Keep away from fire and heat source. Lightning protection equipment must be installed in the warehouse. The exhaust system shall be equipped with grounding device for conducting and removing static electricity. Explosion proof lighting and ventilation are adopted. It is forbidden to use equipment and tools that are easy to produce sparks. The storage area shall be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate receiving materials.