Kerosene

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Kerosene is a flammable, transparent liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from the distillation of petroleum. It's a versatile fuel with a wide range of applications.

Product Details

Formula:

C12H26−C15H32

CAS Number:

8008-20-6

Also Known As:

Paraffin; Kero; Coal oil; Lamp oil

applications:

Kerosene is used as jet fuel for aircraft, heating fuel in homes and buildings, fuel for kerosene lamps, solvent in various industrial processes and feedstock for the production of other chemicals.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C

175-325

Density, g/cm3

0.78–0.81

Flash Point, °C

38-52

Melting point, °C

-48 to -26

Molecular weight, g/mol

170

Odor

Petroleum odor

Purity, %

≥90

Refractive index, n20/D

1.44

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Kerosene supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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