cis2tetradecene

Cis-2-tetradecene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C14H28. It is a linear alkene, meaning it has a chain of fourteen carbon atoms with a double bond located between the second and third carbon atoms. The "cis" prefix indicates that the hydrogen atoms attached to the double-bonded carbon atoms are on the same side of the double bond. This geometric isomerism distinguishes it from its trans counterpart, trans-2-tetradecene. Cis-2-tetradecene is a liquid at room temperature and is a member of the olefin family of hydrocarbons. It can be synthesized through various organic reactions, often involving the controlled reduction of alkynes or specific alkene metathesis reactions. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and density, are similar to other alkenes of comparable molecular weight. While not as commonly encountered as some shorter-chain alkenes, cis-2-tetradecene finds applications in specific areas of organic synthesis and as a potential component in specialty chemical formulations. Its reactivity is characteristic of alkenes, participating in addition reactions across the double bond, such as hydrogenation, halogenation, and epoxidation. The stereochemistry of the double bond can influence the outcome of these reactions.