Nonacosane

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Nonacosane
Identifiers
CAS number 630-03-5 YesY
PubChem 12409
ChemSpider 11903 YesY
EC number 211-126-2
KEGG C08384 YesY
MeSH nonacosane
ChEBI CHEBI:7613 N
ChEMBL CHEMBL428955 YesY
Beilstein Reference 1724922
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Properties
Molecular formula C29H60
Molar mass 408.79 g mol−1
Appearance White, opaque, waxy crystals
Odor Odorless
Density 0.8083 g cm−3
Melting point 62 to 66 °C; 143 to 151 °F; 335 to 339 K
Boiling point 440.9 °C; 825.5 °F; 714.0 K
log P 15.482
Related compounds
Related alkanes
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C29H60, and the structural formula CH3(CH2)27CH3. It has 1,590,507,121 constitutional isomers.

Nonacosane has been reported to be a component of a pheromone of Orgyia leucostigma,[2] and evidence suggests it plays a role in the chemical communication of several insects, including the female Anopheles stephensi mosquito.[3]

Nonacosane occurs naturally, and has been identified within several essential oils. It can also be prepared synthetically.[4]

References

  1. "nonacosane - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 16 September 2004. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 2 January 2012. 
  2. Pheromone identification
  3. Brei B, Edman JD, Gerade B, Clark JM (2004). "Relative abundance of two cuticular hydrocarbons indicates whether a mosquito is old enough to transmit malaria parasites". J. Med. Entomol. 41 (4): 807–9. doi:10.1603/0022-2585-41.4.807. PMID 15311480. 
  4. Bentley, H.R., Henry, J.A., Irvine, D.S., Mukerji, D., and Spring, F.S. (1955). "Triterpenoids. Part XXXII. cyclolaudenol, a triterpenoid alcohol from opium". J. Chem. Soc.: 596–602. doi:10.1039/jr9550000596. 
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