Nonacosane
# Nonacosane

Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of $C_{29}H_{60},$ and the structural formula $CH_3(CH_2)_{27}CH_3.$ It has 1,590,507,121 constitutional isomers.

Nonacosane occurs naturally and has been reported to be a component of a pheromone of Orgyia leucostigma, and evidence suggests it plays a role in the chemical communication of several insects, including the female Anopheles stephensi (a mosquito).

Nonacosane has been identified within several essential oils. It can also be prepared synthetically.

