Question

10-(1-methylpentyl)pentacosane structural formula

Answer 1

Answer:

10-(1-methyplentyl)pentacosane

Answer 2

10-(1-methyl pentyl)pentacosane contains a total of 31 carbon atoms.

• The parent chain which is pentacosane is an alkane consisting of an unbranched chain of 25 carbon atoms.
• The molecular formula of pentacosane is C25H52.
• It has a major role in plant metabolites.
• It is a colorless solid at ambient conditions and is soluble in water and organic solvents like benzene, chloroform, etc.
• Some of the uses of pentacosane are: it is a part of the female sex pheromone of the bee, used as an anti-caking agent ( prevents lump formation), bullet lubricant, etc.