CAS 124-25-4

Tetradecanal

Description:

Tetradecanal, also known as myristic aldehyde, is a straight-chain aliphatic aldehyde with the chemical formula C14H28O. It is characterized by a long hydrophobic carbon chain, consisting of 14 carbon atoms, with a terminal aldehyde functional group (-CHO). This structure imparts both lipophilic and polar characteristics to the molecule. Tetradecanal is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and has a distinctive fatty odor, reminiscent of certain natural oils. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its long hydrocarbon chain. Tetradecanal is used in various applications, including flavoring agents, fragrances, and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, it can be found in some natural sources, such as certain plant oils. Its properties make it relevant in both industrial and research contexts, particularly in the study of fatty aldehydes and their derivatives. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as with many aldehydes, due to potential irritant effects.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

InChI: InChI=1S/C14H28O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15/h14H,2-13H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=UHUFTBALEZWWIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCC)CCCCCC=O

Synonyms:

• (5S)-5-heptyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• -Heptyldihydro-furanone
• 1-Tetradecanal
• 4-n-Heptyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone
• 5-heptyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• Aldehdye c14
• Aldehyde C-14
• Aldehyde C-14 myristic
• Aldehyde C14
• Aldehyde peche (C₁₄)
• Fema 2763
• GAMMA.-Undecalactone
• Myristaldehyde
• Myristinaldehyd
• Myristinaldehyde
• Myristylaldehyde
• Nsc 66435
• Peach aldehyde (C₁₄)
• Tetradecanal
• Tetradecanaldehyde
• Tetradecyl Aldehyde
• Undecan-4-olide
• gamma-Undecanolactone
• n-Tetradecanal
• n-Tetradecyl aldehyde

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Purity: >96.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 212.38

Ref: 3B-T2696

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Tetradecanal

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 212.37152

Ref: 54-OR926579

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 212.3715

Ref: IN-DA000LDC

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Applications A major component of the essential oil found in the leaves of Azadirachta indica.
References Dastan, D. et al.; J. Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 13, 357 (2010)

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 212.37

Ref: TR-T291440

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Ref: BE-BePure-26888

Tetradecanal

CAS: 124-25-4

Tetradecanal

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 212.37

Ref: IN-DG130078

TRANS11-TETRADECENAL

CAS: 124-25-4

Formula: C₁₄H₂₈O

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 212.377

Ref: 10-F513602