The synthesis of pure n-paraffins with chain-lengths between one and four hundred

Abstract

Syntheses are described for pure paraffins having 102, 150,198, 246, and 390 carbon atoms; unlike lower homologues, all but the first show interesting properties in the solid state, bridging the gap between the chain-extended and the chain-folded modes of crystallisation typical of the lower n-paraffins and the linear polyethylenes, respectively.