Nonadecane is an alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>17</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>, simplified to C<sub>19</sub>H<sub>40</sub>.

Occurrence in nature

Nonadecane is found in Rosa × damascena (8%-15%), Rosa × alba (7%-13%) and n-Paraffin rich high altitude hybrids of both (20%-55%).

See also

  • Rose oil
  • Paraffin

References

  • Material Safety Data Sheet for Nonadecane
  • Activities of a Specific Chemical Query