27104-14-9

Basic information

• Product Name: (E)-hexadec-2-enal
• Synonyms: (E)-hexadec-2-enal
• CAS NO: 27104-14-9
• Molecular Formula: C16H30O
• Molecular Weight: 240.4247
• Mol File: 27104-14-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 26°C (estimate)
• Boiling Point: 331.02°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 138.9 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.8450 (estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000145mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4623 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: (E)-hexadec-2-enal(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (E)-hexadec-2-enal(27104-14-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (E)-hexadec-2-enal(27104-14-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 27104-14-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(E)-hexadec-2-enal, also known as palmitoleic aldehyde, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aldehydes. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, fruity odor. This chemical is naturally found in various plant sources and is also used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in the food and cosmetic industries. (E)-hexadec-2-enal is known for its potent aroma, which has been described as green, oily, and somewhat metallic. It is also known for its potential insecticidal properties and has been used in the development of insect repellents. Additionally, (E)-hexadec-2-enal has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties and its role in cellular processes.

InChI:InChI=1/C16H30O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h14-16H,2-13H2,1H3/b15-14+