421576-50-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Hexadecanone, 16-hydroxy-
• CAS NO: 421576-50-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H32O2
• Molecular Weight: 256.429
• Mol File: 421576-50-3.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Hexadecanone, 16-hydroxy-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Hexadecanone, 16-hydroxy-(421576-50-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Hexadecanone, 16-hydroxy-(421576-50-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 421576-50-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 109-29-5 15-hexadecanolide 
• 917-54-4 methyllithium 

Downstream Products

• 918876-31-0 2-(14-(benzyloxy)tetradecyl)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-yl acetate 
• 918876-27-4 2-(14-(benzyloxy)tetradecyl)-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-6-ol 
• 918876-35-4 2-(14-(benzyloxy)tetradecyl)-6-methoxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene 
• 918876-24-1 17-(benzyloxy)-3-methylheptadec-1-en-3-ol 
• 7735-42-4 1,16-hexadecanediol 

Relevant articles and documents

Novel chemistry of abdominal defensive glands of nymphalid butterfly Agraulis vanillae

Abdominal defensive glands of both sexes of the Gulf fritillary butterfly, Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus) (Nymphalidae:Heliconiinae) emit a pronounced odor when disturbed. We have identified 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one; oleic, palmitic, and stearic esters of the corresponding alcohol 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-ol; hexadecyl acetate; 1,16-hexadecanediol diacetate; and 1,15-hexadecanediol diacetate in the glandular exudate. Since we have determined that free-flying birds or birds in a butterfly conservatory discriminate against A. vanillae as prey, we suggest that the constituents in the glands may play a defensive role against potential avian predators.