24heptanediol
24-Heptanediol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C24H50O2. It is a diol, meaning it contains two hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. The "24" in its name refers to the total number of carbon atoms in the molecule, and "heptane" indicates a seven-carbon chain backbone. The "diol" signifies the presence of two alcohol groups, and the "2" indicates their positions on the second carbon atom of the heptane chain.
This molecule is characterized by a long hydrocarbon chain with two alcohol functionalities. Due to the length
As a diol, 24-heptanediol can participate in various chemical reactions characteristic of alcohols, such as esterification