Hexadecanal

013120

CAS Number

629-80-1

Grade

Highly Purified

Molecular Formula

C16H32O

Molecular Weight

240.42

EU Commodity Code

38220090

Shipping Temp

Blue Ice

Storage Temp

-20°C

Palmitaldehyde; 1-Hexadecanal; Hexadecanaldehyde; Hexadecylaldehyde; n-Hexadecan-1-al; n-Hexadecanal

Hexadecanal is used in the production of lipid and fatty acids.

Melting Point

36-38°C

Solubility

Chloroform

Method for Determining Identity

Proton NMR and MS

TLC Conditions

SiO2; Dichloromethane : Methanol (9 : 1). Visualized with KMnO4 (single spot; Rf=0.45).

Storage and Stability

Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Source

Synthetic

Purity

~98%

Form

White solid

Important Note

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Toxicity and Hazards

All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References

Cerniglia, C., et al.: J. Bacteriol., 118, 844 (1974), Leahy, J., et al.: Microbiolog. Rev., 54, 305

USBio References

No references available

Technical Data