Octadecanal Explained

Octodecanal is a long-chain aldehyde, with the chemical formula C18H36O (also known as stearyl aldehyde).[1] Octadecanal is used by several species of insect as a pheromone.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1419411.html stearyl aldehyde
  2. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pheronet/cpds/18al.html Octadecanal

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