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(E)-11-Hexadecen-1-ol(Cat No.:H000002)is a long-chain unsaturated fatty alcohol featuring a 16-carbon backbone with a trans (E) double bond at the 11-position and a primary hydroxyl group at the 1-position. This compound is commonly found in insect pheromones, especially those used by moths for mating communication, making it important in entomology and pest control research. Its amphiphilic nature and unsaturation also make it useful in surfactant synthesis, cosmetics, and lipid-based formulations. Additionally, (E)-11-hexadecen-1-ol serves as a building block in organic synthesis and biochemical studies involving membrane interactions.
CAS Number | 61301-56-2 |
Synonyms | (E)-hexadec-11-en-1-ol;11E-16OH; |
Molecular Formula | C16H32O |
Purity | ≥95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | (E)-hexadec-11-en-1-ol |
InChI | InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h5-6,17H,2-4,7-16H2,1H3/b6-5+ |
InChIKey | RHVMNRHQWXIJIS-AATRIKPKSA-N |
SMILES | CCCC/C=C/CCCCCCCCCCO |
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