Term Name: hexadecane
Synonyms: Cetan, cetane, CH3-[CH2]14-CH3, hexadecane, Hexadekan, n-cetane, n-hexadecane, Zetan
Definition: A straight-chain alkane with 16 carbon atoms. It is a component of essential oil isolated from long pepper.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:45296]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: long-chain alkane
has_role: non-polar solvent plant metabolite volatile oil component
inverse has_parent_hydride: 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorohexadecane 1,2-hexadecanediol 1,16-hexadecanediol hexadecanol
inverse is_substituent_group_from: palmityl group