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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1-Hexadecene, also known as 1-cetene, is a long-chain hydrocarbon and an alkene with the molecular formula CH2=CH(CH2)13CH3. It is one of many isomers of hexadecene. Classified as an alpha-olefin, 1-hexadecene is a colorless liquid.[3] [4][5]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Hexadec-1-ene | |
Other names
1-Hexadecene; Cetene; 1-Cetene; Hexadecylene-1 | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.097 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C16H32 | |
Molar mass | 224.432 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.781 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 4 °C (39 °F; 277 K) |
Boiling point | 285 °C (545 °F; 558 K) |
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Flash point | 132 °C (270 °F; 405 K)[1][2] |
240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)[1][2] | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1-Hexadecene is used as a surfactant in lubricating fluid, a drilling fluid in the boring and drilling industry, and in paper sizing.[2]
However, the high reactivity of 1-hexadecene means that exposure to air could cause oxidation of its surface layer, forming unwanted impurities. It is stored with the use of tank blanketing, and handled in a dry, inert atmosphere.[4]
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