1pentadecayne

1-Pentadecayne is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H30. It is an alkane, a type of hydrocarbon, and specifically a straight-chain alkane. The "1" in its name indicates that the first carbon atom in the chain is the starting point for numbering the carbon atoms. The "pentadecayne" part of the name comes from the fact that it has 15 carbon atoms and 5 triple bonds, which is the maximum number of triple bonds that can be present in a straight-chain alkane with 15 carbon atoms.

1-Pentadecayne is a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature and pressure. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. The compound is highly reactive due to the presence of multiple triple bonds, which can undergo various chemical reactions such as addition, substitution, and polymerization.

1-Pentadecayne is not found naturally in significant quantities and is primarily of interest to chemists and researchers studying the properties and reactions of alkynes. It can be synthesized in the laboratory through various methods, including the coupling of smaller alkynes or the dehydrohalogenation of a corresponding haloalkane. The compound is also used as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.