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CAS 629-93-6

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1-Iodooctadecane

Description:
1-Iodooctadecane, with the CAS number 629-93-6, is an organic compound classified as a long-chain alkyl halide. It consists of an 18-carbon straight-chain hydrocarbon (octadecane) with an iodine atom attached to the first carbon. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. Its molecular formula is C18H37I, and it exhibits characteristics typical of alkyl iodides, including reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. The presence of the iodine atom imparts unique properties, such as increased density and potential for halogenation reactions. 1-Iodooctadecane is often used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of surfactants, and as a reagent in various chemical reactions. Additionally, it may serve as a model compound in studies of lipid bilayers and membrane interactions due to its long hydrophobic tail. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as it can be hazardous.
Formula:C18H37I
InChI:InChI=1S/C18H37I/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19/h2-18H2,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=ZNJOCVLVYVOUGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(CCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCI
Synonyms:
  • 1-Octadecyl iodide
  • Iodooctadecane,98%
  • NSC 5544
  • Octadecane, 1-iodo-
  • Octadecyl Iodide
  • Stearyl iodide
  • n-Octadecyl iodide
  • 1-Iodooctadecane
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