1-Octadecene Explained

1-Octadecene is a long-chain hydrocarbon and an alkene with the molecular formula CH₂=CH(CH₂)₁₅CH₃. It is one of many isomers of octadecene. Classified as an alpha-olefin, 1-octadecene is the longest alkene that is liquid at room temperature.^[1]

Hydrosilation

Treatment of 1-octadecene with trichlorosilane in the presence of platinum catalysts gives octadecyltrichlorosilane. Octadecene adds to hydrogen-terminated bulk silicon.^[2]

See also

• C₁₈H₃₆

Notes and References

1. http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/organic/1-OCTADECENE.htm 1-Octadecene fact sheet ChemicalLand21
2. 10.1021/ja00116a019. Alkyl Monolayers on Silicon Prepared from 1-Alkenes and Hydrogen-Terminated Silicon. 1995. Linford. Matthew R.. Fenter. Paul. Eisenberger. Peter M.. Chidsey. Christopher E. D.. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 117. 11. 3145–3155.