C₃₀H₆₂ is a chemical compound known as triacontane, which belongs to the alkane family. It consists of 30 carbon atoms and 62 hydrogen atoms, making it a long-chain hydrocarbon. Triacontane is typically found in a solid state at room temperature and is often used in various industrial applications, including as a lubricant and in the production of waxes. This compound is part of a larger group of hydrocarbons called alkanes, which are saturated hydrocarbons characterized by single bonds between carbon atoms. Triacontane can be derived from natural sources, such as petroleum, or synthesized in laboratories for specific uses.