Parafin

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs alkene
paraffin
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:boilingPoint 350–370°C
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CnH2n+2
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:component kerosene
mineral oil
paraffin wax
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Carl_Reichenbach
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1830
gptkbp:flammability true
gptkbp:flavor tasteless
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parafin
gptkbp:meltingPoint 46–68°C
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
soluble in ether
soluble in benzene
gptkbp:source gptkb:coal
petroleum
shale oil
gptkbp:stateAtRoomTemperature gptkb:stone
gptkb:water
gptkbp:usedFor cosmetics
lubrication
electrical insulation
candle making
waterproofing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Express_Ventures
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6