| 中文名称 | 石蜡 |
| 英文名称 | Paraffin wax |
| CAS号 | 8002-74-2 |
| 分子式 | C21H27NO3 |
| 分子量 | 341.44398 |
| EINECS号 | 232-315-6 |
| 熔点 | 58-62 °C ((ASTM D 87)) |
| 沸点 | 322 °C |
| 密度 | 0.82 g/mL at 20 °C |
| FEMA | 3216 | PARAFFIN WAX |
| 折射率 | n20/D 1.45 |
| 闪点 | 113 °C |
| 溶解度 | Soluble in chloroform, ether, volatile oils, and mostwarm fixed oils; slightly soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol (95%), and water. Paraffin can be mixed withmost waxes if melted and cooled. |
| 形态 | 超低粘度油 |
| 颜色 | 白色 |
| 气味 (Odor) | 无味 |
| 爆炸极限值(explosive limit) | 0.6-6.5%(V) |