Heneicosane

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
629-94-7

[ Name ]:
Heneicosane

[Synonym ]:
EINECS 211-118-9
HENEICOSANE
n-Heneicosane
henicosan
UNII-I93S5U5DMP
MFCD00009346

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Heneicosane is an aroma component isolated from Streptomyces philanthi RL-1-178 or Serapias cordigera. Heneicosane is a pheromone and inhibits aflatoxin production[1][2][3].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Infection

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Fungal

[References]

[1]. Colin F Funaro, et al. Identification of a queen and king recognition pheromone in the subterranean termite Reticulitermes flavipes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2018 Apr 10;115(15):3888-3893.

[2]. S Boukaew, et al. Efficacy of volatile compounds from Streptomyces philanthi RL-1-178 as a biofumigant for controlling growth and aflatoxin production of the two aflatoxin-producing fungi on stored soybean seeds. J Appl Microbiol. 2020 Sep;129(3):652-664.

[3]. Maurizio D'Auria, et al. The composition of the aroma of Serapias orchids in Basilicata (Southern Italy). Nat Prod Res. 2020 Jan 20;1-5.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
0,792 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
100 °C2 mm Hg(lit.)

[ Melting Point ]:
39-41 °C(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₁H₄₄

[ Molecular Weight ]:
296.57400

[ Flash Point ]:
>230 °F

[ Exact Mass ]:
296.34400

[ LogP ]:
8.43810

[ Vapour density ]:
10.3 (vs air)

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
<1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.442

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S22-S24/25

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
211-118-9

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

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