3-Octadecene, (E)-
- Formula: C18H36
- Molecular weight: 252.4784
- IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h5,7H,3-4,6,8-18H2,1-2H3/b7-5+
- IUPAC Standard InChIKey: OCKCCFAPMYQFLZ-FNORWQNLSA-N
- CAS Registry Number: 7206-19-1
- Chemical structure:
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- Other names: (3E)-3-Octadecene; (E)-3-Octadecene; trans-3-Octadecene
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Phase change data
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Data compiled by: Thermodynamics Research Center, NIST Boulder Laboratories, Chris Muzny director
| Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tfus | 283.4 | K | N/A | Elsner and Paul, 1953 | Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 2. K |
Mass spectrum (electron ionization)
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| Origin | D.HENNEBERG, MAX-PLANCK INSTITUTE, MULHEIM, WEST GERMANY |
| NIST MS number | 62811 |
Gas Chromatography
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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal
| Column type | Active phase | Temperature (C) | I | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary | Apolane | 160. | 1784.7 | Soják, Krupcík, et al., 1980 | N2 or H2; Column length: 250. m; Column diameter: 0.25 mm |
| Capillary | Apiezon L | 154. | 1785.3 | Soják, Krupcík, et al., 1980 | N2 or H2; Column length: 250. m; Column diameter: 0.25 mm |
Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, non-polar column, custom temperature program
| Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary | DB-5MS | 1795. | Varlet V., Knockaert C., et al., 2006 | 30. m/0.32 mm/0.5 μm, He; Program: 70C(1min) => 3C/min => 80C(1min) => 5C/min => 150C => 10C/min => 280C (4min) |
Normal alkane RI, polar column, temperature ramp
| Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary | Supelcowax-10 | 1896. | Korány, Mednyánszky, et al., 2000 | 60. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, He, 4. K/min; Tstart: 60. C; Tend: 280. C |
References
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Elsner and Paul, 1953
Elsner, B.B.; Paul, P.F.M.,
J. Chem. Soc., 1953, 1953, 3156. [all data]
Soják, Krupcík, et al., 1980
Soják, L.; Krupcík, J.; Janák, J.,
Gas chromatography of all C15-C18 linear alkenes on capillary columns with very high resolution power,
J. Chromatogr., 1980, 195, 1, 43-64, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(00)81542-3
. [all data]
Varlet V., Knockaert C., et al., 2006
Varlet V.; Knockaert C.; Prost C.; Serot T.,
Comparison of odor-active volatile compounds of fresh and smoked salmon,
J. Agric. Food Chem., 2006, 54, 9, 3391-3401, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf053001p
. [all data]
Korány, Mednyánszky, et al., 2000
Korány, K.; Mednyánszky, Zs.; Amtmann, M.,
Preliminary results of a recognition method visualizing the aroma and fragrance features,
Acta Aliment., 2000, 29, 2, 187-198, https://doi.org/10.1556/AAlim.29.2000.2.9
. [all data]
Notes
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Tfus Fusion (melting) point - Data from NIST Standard Reference Database 69: NIST Chemistry WebBook
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