Z2undecene

Z2undecene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C11H22. It is an alkene, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond. Specifically, the "2" in its name indicates that the double bond is located between the second and third carbon atoms of the undecane chain. The "Z" designation refers to the stereochemistry around the double bond, indicating that the two higher priority groups (in this case, the methyl group and the remaining hydrocarbon chain) are on the same side of the double bond. This is in contrast to the "E" isomer, where these groups would be on opposite sides.

Z2undecene is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. Like other alkenes, it is relatively nonpolar and soluble in organic solvents but poorly soluble in water. Its chemical reactivity is primarily dictated by the double bond, which can undergo various addition reactions, such as hydrogenation, halogenation, and hydrohalogenation. These reactions are typical of unsaturated hydrocarbons and are important in organic synthesis.

The compound can be synthesized through various organic reactions, often involving the controlled creation of the double bond with specific stereochemistry. Its applications are generally found within specialized areas of organic chemistry, potentially as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules or as a component in research studies investigating alkene reactivity. It is not a widely produced commodity chemical.