(E)-11-hexadecenal

• CAT Number: H000028
• CAS Number: 57491-33-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H30O
• Molecular Weight: 238.42
• Purity: 90%
• Synonyms: E11-16:Ald;
• Storage: -20°C
• Related CAS: 53939-28-9 56219-04-6 4273-95-4 56797-40-1
• IUPAC Name: (E)-hexadec-11-enal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H30O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h5-6,16H,2-4,7-15H2,1H3/b6-5+
• InChIKey: AMTITFMUKRZZEE-AATRIKPKSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCC=CCCCCCCCCCC=O

(E)-11-Hexadecenal (Cat No.: H000028) is an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a 16-carbon chain and a double bond in the (E)-configuration at the 11th position. It is a pheromonal compound found in various insect species, particularly moths, where it functions as a key sex attractant. This volatile molecule plays a crucial role in chemical communication and mating behavior. It is used in entomological research and pest control strategies, such as pheromone traps. (E)-11-Hexadecenal is typically synthesized for study and applied in controlled environments.