Description / Application
Heptadecane is a straight-chain alkane with 17 carbon atoms. It is a component of essential oils from plants like Opuntia littoralis and Annona squamosa. It has a role as a volatile oil component and a plant metabolite.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C17H36 |
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| Molecular Weight | 240.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00009002 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H304 |
| Precautionary Statements | P301+P310;P331;P405;P501 |