Nonacosane

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

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Nonacosane[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number	630-03-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
Beilstein Reference	1724922
ChEBI	CHEBI:7613 N
ChEMBL	ChEMBL428955 Y
ChemSpider	11903 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.116
EC Number	211-126-2
KEGG	C08384 Y
MeSH	nonacosane
PubChem CID	12409
UNII	IGL1697BK1 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2060884
InChI InChI=1S/C29H60/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-29H2,1-2H3 Y Key: IGGUPRCHHJZPBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C29H60
Molar mass	408.799 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	Tetracosane Hentriacontane
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Nonacosane occurs naturally and 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 (a mosquito).^[3]

Nonacosane 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. & Spring, F.S. (1955). "Triterpenoids. Part XXXII. cyclolaudenol, a triterpenoid alcohol from opium". J. Chem. Soc.: 596–602. doi:10.1039/jr9550000596.