Hexadecene-1
Description
Hexadecene-1 is a colorless liquid. Hexadecene-1 is an unbranched sixteen-carbon alkene with one double bond between C-1 and C-2 (alpha position), classified as an alpha-olefin. Hexadecene-1, also known as 1-cetene, is a long-chain hydrocarbon and an alkene with the molecular formula CH2=CH(CH2)13CH3. It is one of many isomers of hexadecane but the one with the most industrial applications.
Synonyms: 1-Hexadecylen; α-Hexadecene; n-Hexadec-1-ene; 1-Cetene; Hexadecylene-1; Hexadec-1-ene; 1-n-Hexadecene
Applications
It is utilized in blends for offshore drilling fluids. Hexadecene-1 is employed in the production of alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) surfactants, which are used in shampoos, liquid and powdered detergents, and liquid hand soaps. It’s used in a variety of applications as a finishing agent, process regulator, functional fluid, lubricant and lubricant additive.
It can act as a comonomer in polymers such as low-density polyethylene, which yields improved strength, flexibility, and tearing resistance. Alkenyl succinic anhydrides (ASA) from hexadecene-1 are used as dispersants in lube oils and automatic transmission fluids, and as pour-point depressants in lube and crude oils.
One of the largest applications of hexadecane-1 involves their use as paper-sizing agents in alkaline media. In a few specialized applications, hexadecene-1 is found in applications such as epoxides, metal working agents, halogenated olefins, and alkyl silanes.
Packaging
Container type
Net Weight (Kg)
Gross Weight (Kg)
IBC 20"
12114
13194
IBC 40"
22882
24922
Drums palletised in 20"
11252
12522
Drums palletised in 40"
22505
24585
ISO Tank
19150
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