Hexadecylbenzene, with the CAS number 1459-09-2, is an organic compound characterized by its long hydrophobic alkyl chain and a benzene ring. It belongs to the class of alkylbenzenes, where a hexadecyl group (a 16-carbon straight-chain alkyl group) is attached to a benzene ring. This structure imparts both hydrophobic and lipophilic properties, making it useful in various applications, including as a surfactant and in the formulation of detergents. Hexadecylbenzene is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on temperature, and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Its melting and boiling points are influenced by the length of the alkyl chain, which contributes to its physical properties. Additionally, hexadecylbenzene can undergo typical aromatic reactions, such as electrophilic substitution, due to the presence of the benzene ring. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may pose environmental hazards and potential health risks upon exposure.

Hexadecylbenzene

1459-09-2: 1-Phenylhexadecane, Benzene, hexadecyl-, Cetylbenzene, Hexadecane, 1(or 16)-phenyl-, Hexadecane, 1-phenyl-, Hexadecylbenzol, n-Hexadecylbenzene, Hexadecylbenzene

HEXADECYLBENZENE

1-Phenylhexadecane is a cationic surfactant that has been used in the production of microcapsules. It can be synthesized by combining ethylene diamine and hydrochloric acid, or by reacting fatty acid with hydroxide solution (sodium hydroxide). 1-Phenylhexadecane is a phosphotungstic acid precipitate, which provides an effective means for separating magnetic resonance spectroscopy signals. The chemical structures of this compound are shown below:

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d 6 ) δ ppm 3.8 (m, 2H) 4.2 (m, 2H), 7.5-7.6 (m, 8H), 8.0-8.1 (m, 10H), 10.2-10.3 (m, 2H)

CAS 1459-09-2: Hexadecylbenzene

Hexadecylbenzene

Ref: 3B-H0513

HEXADECYLBENZENE

Ref: IN-DA003QVT

Hexadecylbenzene

Ref: 54-OR1028872

Hexadecylbenzene

Ref: 10-F635250

1-Phenylhexadecane

Ref: 3D-FP35071