CAS 51534-37-3

(2E)-2-Octadecenal

Description:

(2E)-2-Octadecenal, also known as (E)-2-octadecenal, is an unsaturated aldehyde characterized by a long carbon chain with a double bond located at the second carbon from the aldehyde functional group. Its molecular formula is C18H34O, indicating it consists of 18 carbon atoms, 34 hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fatty, waxy odor, which is reminiscent of natural fatty acids. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. (2E)-2-Octadecenal is often used in the synthesis of various chemical compounds and can serve as a flavoring agent or fragrance in the food and cosmetic industries. Additionally, it may have applications in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Its reactivity is influenced by the presence of the aldehyde group and the double bond, making it a valuable compound in organic chemistry.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h16-18H,2-15H2,1H3/b17-16+

InChI key: InChIKey=AHQSSWHOKBCJFA-WUKNDPDISA-N

SMILES: C(CCCCCCCCC)CCCCC/C=C/C=O

Synonyms:

• (2E)-2-Octadecenal
• (E)-2-Octadecenal
• 2-Octadecenal
• 2-Octadecenal, (E)-
• 2-octadecenal, (2E)-
• Koiganal I
• trans-2-Octadecenal
• (2E)-Octadec-2-enal

trans-2-Octadecenal

CAS: 51534-37-3

Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O

Molecular weight: 266.47

Ref: 4Z-F-106207

(2E)-Octadecenal (>90%)

Controlled Product

CAS: 51534-37-3

Applications Octodecanal is a long-chain aldehyde. Octadecanal is used by several species of insect as a pheromone.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₄O

Purity: >90%

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 266.46

Ref: TR-O233700