HEXADECANE
UNII F8Z00SHP6Q

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Hexadecane, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) F8Z00SHP6Q.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 544-76-3 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 2167851. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
F8Z00SHP6Q
CAS Registry Number
544-76-3
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
HEXADECANE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
F8Z00SHP6Q
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C16H34
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(CCCCCCCC)CCCCCCC

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Hexadecane. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

HEXADECANE

Common Names & Synonyms

HEXADECANE [HSDB]
HEXADECANE, N-
N-CETANE
N-HEXADECANE

Brand / Trade Names

PARAFOL 16-97

Systematic Nomenclature

CETANE

Technical Codes

NSC-7334

NDC Products Containing HEXADECANE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: