1-hexadecene

Name:
1-hexadecene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	cetene; α-hexadecylene
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)13CH:CH2
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Mp 4C, bp 274C, flash p 200F (93C), d 0.784 (15/4C), refr index 1.441 (20C). Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, petroleum, and coal tar solvents.
Derivation:
Treatment of cetyl alcohol with phosphorus pentoxide.
Grade:
95% purity.
Hazard:
Combustible.
Use:
Organic synthesis.