Tridecane

Tridecane (CAS 629-50-5) is a straight-chain alkane hydrocarbon used as a solvent, carrier fluid, and lubricant base component.

Where is Tridecane used?

• Lubricant and metalworking formulations: low-viscosity base fluid
• Blended products: diluent where precise hydrocarbon chain length improves consistency
• Coatings and adhesives: carrier solvent to control evaporation rates
• Solvent-borne systems: aids dispersion of active components
• Personal care: emollient carrier in skin-contact products requiring a lightweight, non-polar fluid
• Cosmetics: delivers actives or improves spreadability
• It also serves as a reference standard and process solvent in analytical and specialty chemical production.

Good to know: n-Tridecane is the commercially recognized designation in technical datasheets and supplier listings. Buyers should confirm purity specification and isomer profile when sourcing.

Commercial specifications

• Drum, IBC, and bulk quantities
• Technical grade standard; high-purity grades for laboratory and specialty formulation use