1-Hexadecene
ALDRICH/H2131 - ≥98.5%
Synonym: Cetene
CAS Number: 629-73-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H32
Molecular Weight: 224.43
EC Number: 211-105-8
MDL Number: MFCD00008991
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)13CH=CH2
Product Type: Chemical


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assay | ≥98.5% |
autoignition temp. | 464 °F |
bp | 274 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.783 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C16H32/c1-3-5-7-9-11-1 |
InChI key | GQEZCXVZFLOKMC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 3-5 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=C |
vapor density | >0.8 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | • Development of petroleum lubricating oil additives: A study evaluated newly synthesized copolymers and their montmorillonite nanocomposites as cold flow improvers for petroleum lubricating oils, including formulations with 1-Hexadecene, demonstrating enhanced flow properties (El-Bahnasawi et al., 2023 ![]() ![]() • Attractants for biocontrol agents: Research identified volatile blends containing 1-Hexadecene that attract the biocontrol agent Galerucella placida, suggesting applications in agricultural pest management (Koner et al., 2022 ![]() ![]() • Adsorbent materials for oil spill cleanup: A study explored the modification of commercial sponges with 1-Hexadecene-based polymers for efficient adsorption of crude oil and organic solvents, highlighting potential environmental cleanup applications (Jin et al., 2022 ![]() ![]() • Surface engineering for hydrophobicity: 1-Hexadecene was used to create organosilane micropatterns on surfaces, improving their hydrophobic properties, relevant in material science and surface engineering (Soliman et al., 2021 ![]() ![]() |
General description: | 1-Hexadecene, a long-chain alpha-olefin (LAO)containing 16 carbon atoms, commonly used as a precursor in the production ofsynthetic detergents, plasticizers, and various chemicals for the chemicalindustry. Additionally, it is a key component in commercial LAO blends,contributing to the manufacturing of tanning oils, synthetic fatty acids, anddrilling fluids. |
Packaging: | 100 mL in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H304 |
Precautionary statements | P301 + P310 - P331 - P405 - P501 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 269.6 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 132 °C |
Purity | ≥98.5% |
bp | 274 °C (lit.) |
mp | 3-5 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.783 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |