Nonacosane
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C29H60 |
| CAS number | 630-03-5 |
| Molecular weight | 408.60 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Melting point | 63.7° Celsius |
| Boiling point | 440.8° Celsius |
| Specific gravity | 0.8083 |
Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C29H60, and the structural formula CH3(CH2)27CH3.
Nonacosane has been reported to be a component of a pheromone of Orgyia leucostigma, and evidence suggests it plays a role in the chemical communication of several insects, including the female Anopheles stephensi mosquito.
Nonacosane occurs naturally, and has been identified within several essential oils.
External Sources:
- MSDS Data for nonacosane (http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/NO/nonacosane.html)
- Pheromone identification (http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pheronet/cpds/29hy.html|)
- J Med Entomol. 2004 Jul;41(4):807-9 (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids==15311480|)
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