H2131
1-Hexadecene
≥98.5%
Synonym(s):
Cetene
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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)13CH=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
224.43
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
211-105-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1753401
MDL number:
Product Name
1-Hexadecene, ≥98.5%
InChI
1S/C16H32/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-16H2,2H3
InChI key
GQEZCXVZFLOKMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES string
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=C
vapor density
>0.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥98.5%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
464 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.441 (lit.)
bp
274 °C (lit.)
mp
3-5 °C (lit.)
density
0.783 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Quality Level
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Application
- Development of petroleum lubricating oil additives: A study evaluated newly synthesized copolymers and their montmorillonite nanocomposites as cold flow improvers for petroleum lubricating oils, including formulations with 1-Hexadecene, demonstrating enhanced flow properties (El-Bahnasawi et al., 2023).
- Attractants for biocontrol agents: Research identified volatile blends containing 1-Hexadecene that attract the biocontrol agent Galerucella placida, suggesting applications in agricultural pest management (Koner et al., 2022).
- Adsorbent materials for oil spill cleanup: A study explored the modification of commercial sponges with 1-Hexadecene-based polymers for efficient adsorption of crude oil and organic solvents, highlighting potential environmental cleanup applications (Jin et al., 2022).
- Surface engineering for hydrophobicity: 1-Hexadecene was used to create organosilane micropatterns on surfaces, improving their hydrophobic properties, relevant in material science and surface engineering (Soliman et al., 2021).
General description
1-Hexadecene, a long-chain alpha-olefin (LAO)containing 16 carbon atoms, commonly used as a precursor in the production ofsynthetic detergents, plasticizers, and various chemicals for the chemicalindustry. Additionally, it is a key component in commercial LAO blends,contributing to the manufacturing of tanning oils, synthetic fatty acids, anddrilling fluids.
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Hazard Classifications
Asp. Tox. 1
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
269.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
132 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves
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