CAS 63024-98-6

(10E,12Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal

Description:

(10E,12Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal is an unsaturated aldehyde characterized by its long carbon chain and specific geometric isomerism. It features a total of 16 carbon atoms, with two double bonds located at the 10th and 12th positions, which are in the trans (E) and cis (Z) configurations, respectively. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and possesses a distinctive fatty odor. Its molecular structure contributes to its reactivity, particularly in undergoing oxidation and polymerization reactions. (10E,12Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal is of interest in various fields, including organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry, due to its potential applications in flavoring and perfumery. Additionally, it may play a role in biological systems, as certain aldehydes are known to be involved in signaling pathways or as precursors to other biologically active compounds. Safety data indicates that, like many aldehydes, it should be handled with care due to potential irritant properties.

Formula: C₁₆H₂₈O

InChI: InChI=1S/C16H28O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h4-7,16H,2-3,8-15H2,1H3/b5-4-,7-6+

InChI key: InChIKey=OSFASEAZCNYZBW-SCFJQAPRSA-N

SMILES: C(C/C=C/C=C\CCC)CCCCCCC=O

Synonyms:

• Bombykal
• (E,Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal
• (10E,12Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal
• 10,12-Hexadecadienal, (10E,12Z)-
• 10,12-Hexadecadienal, (Z,E)-

(10E,12Z)-10,12-Hexadecadienal

Controlled Product

CAS: 63024-98-6

Formula: C₁₆H₂₈O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 236.393

Ref: TR-H291093