1-hexadecanal

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1-hexadecanal Structure
1-hexadecanal structure
Common Name 1-hexadecanal
CAS Number 629-80-1 Molecular Weight 240.425
Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 297.8±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C16H32O Melting Point 36-38ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 138.9±6.0 °C

 Use of 1-hexadecanal


Hexadecanal (Palmitaldehyde) is a free fatty aldehyde present in animals[1].

 Names

Name hexadecanal
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 1-hexadecanal Biological Activity

Description Hexadecanal (Palmitaldehyde) is a free fatty aldehyde present in animals[1].
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Target

Endogenous Metabolite[1]

References

[1]. Gilbertson JR, et al. Isolation and analysis of free fatty aldehydes from rat, dog, and bovine heart muscle. J Lipid Res. 1967 Jan;8(1):38-45.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 297.8±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 36-38ºC
Molecular Formula C16H32O
Molecular Weight 240.425
Flash Point 138.9±6.0 °C
Exact Mass 240.245316
PSA 17.07000
LogP 7.28
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.440

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi

 Synthetic Route

 Synonyms

EINECS 211-111-0
n-hexadecylaldehyde
palmityl aldehyde
hexadecyl aldehyde
palmitoyl aldehyde
Palmitoyl
Palmitic aldehyde
1-hexadecanal
Palmitaldehyde
PLY
Hexadecanal