Nonacosane
Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of C29H60, and the structural formula CH3(CH2)27CH3. 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 also been identified within several essential oils. It can also be prepared synthetically.
Biological Activities
Antimutagenic Dosage: 250 ug/mL; Reference: JAF37:1364.1989
Antiviral Reference: PS75:161
Plant species with highest amount
Acacia farnesiana (L.) WILLD. -- Cassie, Huisache, Opopanax, Popinac, Sweet Acacia; in Flower;
Azadirachta indica A. JUSS. -- Neem; in Flower;
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) NUTT. -- King's Cure, Pipsissewa; in Plant;
Cistus ladaniferus L. -- Ambreine, Gum Cistus, Labdanum, Rockrose; in Plant;
Ephedra sinica STAPF -- Chinese Ephedra, Ma Huang; in Plant;
Ephedra spp -- Ma-Huang; in Plant;
Gardenia jasminoides J. ELLIS -- Cape Jasmine, Gardenia, Jasmin, Shan-Chih-Tzu, Shan-Zhi-Zi, Zhi Zi; in Fruit;
Ginkgo biloba L. -- Ginkgo, Maidenhair Tree; in Leaf;
Lycopersicon esculentum MILLER -- Tomato; in Fruit;
Malus domestica BORKH. -- Apple; in Plant;
Musa x paradisiaca L. -- Banana, Plantain; in Plant GMJ;
Nicotiana tabacum L. -- Tobacco; in Leaf;
Panax quinquefolius L. -- American Ginseng, Ginseng; in Plant;
Persea americana MILLER -- Avocado; in Fruit;
Prunus spinosa L. -- Blackthorn, Sloe; in Seed;
Ruellia tuberosa L.; in Plant JSG;
Vaccinium myrtillus L. -- Bilberry, Dwarf Bilberry, Whortleberry; in Leaf;
Vitis vinifera L. -- European Grape, Grape, Grapevine, Parra (Sp.), Vid (Sp.), Vigne Vinifere (Fr.), Weinrebe (Ger.), Wine Grape; in Fruit;