Octadecanal | |
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Octadecanal |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 638-66-4 |
PubChem | 12533 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C18H36O |
Molar mass | 268.48 g mol−1 |
Density | 0.831 g/cm3, liquid |
Melting point |
38 °C |
Boiling point |
320 °C |
Solubility in water | insoluble |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Octodecanal is a long-chain aldehyde, with the chemical formula C17H35CHO (also known as stearyl aldehyde).[1] Octadecanal is used by several species of insect as a pheromone.[2]