heptadecane (CAS 629-78-7) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C17H36 and a molecular weight of 240.5 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of NDJKXXJCMXVBJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
CAS Number
629-78-7
Formula
C17H36
Molecular Weight
240.5 g/mol
IUPAC Name
heptadecane
InChI Key
NDJKXXJCMXVBJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
heptadecane is also known as n-Heptadecane, Heptadekan, Hexadecane, methyl-, Heptadecane, analytical standard, Heptadecane purum, Normal-heptadecane, among other names.
Heptadecane is a straight-chain alkane with 17 carbon atoms. It is a component of essential oils from plants like Opuntia littoralis and Annona squamosa. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite.
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