Chemistry:Hexadecene

1-Hexadecene

File:Hexadecene molecule.png
Names
IUPAC name Hexadec-1-ene
Other names 1-Hexadecene; Cetene; 1-Cetene; Hexadecylene-1
Identifiers
CAS Number	629-73-2 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
PubChem CID	12395
UNII	97T015M2UX Y
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=C
Properties
Chemical formula	C16H32
Molar mass	224.432 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Density	0.781 g/cm3
Melting point	4 °C (39 °F; 277 K)
Boiling point	285 °C (545 °F; 558 K)
Hazards
Flash point	132 °C (270 °F; 405 K)
Autoignition temperature	240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hexadecene, also known as cetene, is an alkene containing 16 carbon atoms, with a molecular formula of C₁₆H₃₂. There are many different structural isomers of hexadecene, depending on the location of the double carbon bond.

1-Hexadecene is a linear alpha olefin due to the location of its double bond at the primary, or alpha, position (between the first two carbon atoms). 1-Hexadecene is a clear liquid at room temperature.

1-Hexadecene is more reactive than other hexadecene isomers, giving it a number of useful applications. For instance, 1-hexadecane is widely used as a surfactant in lubricating fluid, a drilling fluid in the boring and drilling industry, and in paper sizing.

However, the high reactivity of 1-hexadecene means that exposure to air could cause oxidation of its surface layer, forming unwanted impurities. Therefore, it should be stored with the use of tank blanketing, and handled in a dry, inert atmosphere.