629-79-8

Basic information

• Product Name: hexadecanenitrile
• Synonyms: hexadecanenitrile;palmitonitrile
• CAS NO: 629-79-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₁N
• Molecular Weight: 237.42404
• EINECS: 211-110-5
• Mol File: 629-79-8.mol
• Article Data: 22

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 31.5°C
• Boiling Point: 333.05°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.8303
• Refractive Index: 1.4450
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: hexadecanenitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: hexadecanenitrile(629-79-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: hexadecanenitrile(629-79-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 629-79-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Hexadecanenitrile, with the molecular formula C16H33N, is a nitrile compound characterized by a carbon-nitrogen triple bond. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint odor, insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents. This chemical compound serves as a versatile raw material in various industries due to its unique properties.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Hexadecanenitrile is used as a raw material for the production of pharmaceuticals, contributing to the synthesis of various medicinal compounds due to its reactive carbon-nitrogen triple bond.
Used in Dye and Perfume Industry:
In the dye and perfume industry, hexadecanenitrile is utilized as a starting material for the synthesis of dyes and fragrances, leveraging its chemical reactivity to create a range of colorants and aromatic compounds.
Used in Plastics and Rubber Industry:
Hexadecanenitrile is employed in the manufacturing of plastics and rubber, where it serves as a key component in the production of various types of polymers, enhancing their properties and performance.
Used in Adhesives Industry:
In the adhesives industry, hexadecanenitrile is used as a component in the formulation of adhesives, contributing to the development of strong and durable bonding agents.
Used in Chemical Research and Analysis:
Hexadecanenitrile is utilized as a reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis within the field of chemical research and analysis, facilitating various chemical reactions and the synthesis of complex organic compounds.
Safety Note:
Due to its potential toxicity and irritating properties, hexadecanenitrile should be handled with caution, employing proper safety measures to minimize risks during its use in various applications.

InChI:InChI=1S/C16H31N/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h2-15H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 57-10-3 1-hexadecylcarboxylic acid 
• 7719-09-7 thionyl chloride 
• 629-54-9 Palmitamide 
• 592-41-6 1-hexene 
• 143-27-1 hexadecylamine 
• 773837-37-9 sodium cyanide 
• 629-72-1 pentadecyl bromide 
• 629-91-4 hexadecanal oxime 
• 36653-82-4 1-Hexadecanol 
• 555-44-2 glyceroltripalmitate 
• 544-63-8 n-tetradecanoic acid 
• 107-13-1 acrylonitrile 
• 124-30-1 1-aminooctadecane 
• 628-97-7 hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester 

Downstream Products

• 629-80-1 n-hexadecylaldehyde 
• 4443-59-8 5-cyclohexyl-eicosane 
• 2400-04-6 5-phenyleicosane 
• 55282-15-0 7-butyl-docosane 
• 6561-44-0 3-methyloctadecane 
• 2917-26-2 16-mercaptohexadecanoate 
• 45221-35-0 thiopalmitamide 
• 143-27-1 hexadecylamine 
• 629-54-9 Palmitamide 
• 629-54-9 Palmitinsaeure-imin 
• 28947-77-5 trihexadecylamine 
• 6697-12-7 hexadecanophenone 
• 5136-47-0 bis-palmitoylamino-methane 

Relevant articles and documents

Dehydrogenation of Primary Alkyl Azides to Nitriles Catalyzed by Pincer Iridium/Ruthenium Complexes

Pincer metal complexes exhibit superior catalytic activity in the dehydrogenation of plain alkanes, but find limited application in the dehydrogenation of functionalized organic molecules. Starting from easily accessible primary alkyl azides, here we report an efficient dehydrogenation of azides to nitriles using pincer iridium or ruthenium complexes as the catalysts. This method offers a route to cyanide-free preparation of nitriles without carbon chain elongation and without the use of strong oxidants. Both benzyl and linear aliphatic azides can be dehydrogenated with tert-butylethylene as the hydrogen acceptor to afford nitriles in moderate to high yields. Various functional groups can be tolerated, and the H?C?C?H bond dehydrogenation does not occur for linear alkyl azide substrates. Furthermore, the pincer Ir catalytic system was found to catalyze the direct azide dehydrogenation without the use of a sacrificial hydrogen acceptor.

Selective Transformations of Triglycerides into Fatty Amines, Amides, and Nitriles by using Heterogeneous Catalysis

The use of triglycerides as an important class of biomass is an effective strategy to realize a more sustainable society. Herein, three heterogeneous catalytic methods are reported for the selective one-pot transformation of triglycerides into value-added chemicals: i) the reductive amination of triglycerides into fatty amines with aqueous NH3 under H2 promoted by ZrO2-supported Pt clusters; ii) the amidation of triglycerides under gaseous NH3 catalyzed by high-silica H-beta (Hβ) zeolite at 180 °C; iii) the Hβ-promoted synthesis of nitriles from triglycerides and gaseous NH3 at 220 °C. These methods are widely applicable to the transformation of various triglycerides (C4–C18 skeletons) into the corresponding amines, amides, and nitriles.

Merging visible-light photoredox and copper catalysis in catalytic aerobic oxidation of amines to nitriles

Visible-light-initiated homogeneous oxidative synthesis of nitriles from amines was accomplished through a combined use of photoredox and copper catalysis. This transformation was performed at room temperature with O2 as the oxidant.