1-Hexadecene
Chemical compound
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1-Hexadecene, also known as 1-cetene, is a long-chain hydrocarbon and an alkene with the molecular formula CH2=CH(CH2)13CH3. It is one of many isomers of hexadecene. Classified as an alpha-olefin, 1-hexadecene is a colorless liquid.[3] [4][5]
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| Preferred IUPAC name
Hexadec-1-ene | |
| Other names
1-Hexadecene; Cetene; 1-Cetene; Hexadecylene-1 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.097 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C16H32 | |
| Molar mass | 224.432 g·molâ1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.781 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 4 °C (39 °F; 277 K) |
| Boiling point | 285 °C (545 °F; 558 K) |
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| H304, H410 | |
| P273, P301+P316, P331, P391, P405, P501 | |
| Flash point | 132 °C (270 °F; 405 K)[1][2] |
| 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)[1][2] | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Uses
1-Hexadecene is used as a surfactant in lubricating fluid, a drilling fluid in the boring and drilling industry, and in paper sizing.[2] It is used to functionalize hydrogen-terminated silicon surfaces by hydrosilation.[6]
However, the high reactivity of 1-hexadecene means that exposure to air could cause oxidation of its surface layer, forming unwanted impurities. It is stored with the use of tank blanketing, and handled in a dry, inert atmosphere.[4]