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2-Tetradecanone (CAS 2345-27-9)

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Alternate Names:
Dodecyl Methyl Ketone
CAS Number:
2345-27-9
Molecular Weight:
212.38
Molecular Formula:
C14H28O
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2-Tetradecanone is a ketone with a long carbon chain that sees use in several research fields, particularly in organic chemistry and materials science. It is often involved in studies pertaining to the synthesis and properties of ketones with varying carbon chain lengths. As a relatively simple molecule, 2-Tetradecanone serves as a model compound for understanding the behavior of ketone functional groups in larger and more complex systems. In the field of environmental chemistry, it may be used as a reference compound for the identification and quantification of similar volatile organic compounds in atmospheric sampling. Additionally, 2-Tetradecanone is utilized in the study of lipid membranes and surfactants, where its hydrophobic characteristics are of interest for mimicking the behavior of biological molecules within cell membranes or in creating emulsions.


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2-Tetradecanone, 1 g

sc-475267
1 g
$364.00