Cyclopentadecane is the organic compound with the formula (CH2)15. It is a fifteen-member ring hydrocarbon. The compound is a precursor to the fragrance and scent muscone by autoxidation to cyclopentadecanol.[1]
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C15H30 | |
Molar mass | 210.405 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white solid |
Density | 0.8364 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 61.3 °C (142.3 °F; 334.4 K) |
Boiling point | 45–60 °C (113–140 °F; 318–333 K) 5 Torr |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
edit- ^ Panten, Johannes; Surburg, Horst (2015). "Flavors and Fragrances, 2. Aliphatic Compounds". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–55. doi:10.1002/14356007.t11_t01. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.