Nonacosane Explained

Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C29H60, and the structural formula CH3(CH2)27CH3. It has 1,590,507,121 constitutional isomers.

Nonacosane occurs naturally and has been reported to be a component of a pheromone of Orgyia leucostigma,[1] and evidence suggests it plays a role in the chemical communication of several insects, including the female Anopheles stephensi (a mosquito).[2]

Nonacosane has been identified within several essential oils. It can also be prepared synthetically.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pheronet/cpds/29hy.html Pheromone identification
  2. Brei B, Edman JD, Gerade B, Clark JM . Relative abundance of two cuticular hydrocarbons indicates whether a mosquito is old enough to transmit malaria parasites . J. Med. Entomol. . 41 . 4 . 807–9 . 2004 . 15311480 . 10.1603/0022-2585-41.4.807. free .
  3. Bentley, H.R.. Henry, J.A.. Irvine, D.S.. Mukerji, D.. Spring, F.S.. amp . 1955. Triterpenoids. Part XXXII. cyclolaudenol, a triterpenoid alcohol from opium . J. Chem. Soc.. 596–602. 10.1039/jr9550000596.

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