Hendecane

Hendecane is an organic chemical compound classified as an alkane, meaning it is composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms connected by single bonds. Its molecular formula is C₁₁H₂₄, indicating it has eleven carbon atoms and twenty-four hydrogen atoms. Hendecane has a straight chain structure, making it a saturated hydrocarbon without any double or triple bonds. It is a colorless, flammable liquid used mainly as a solvent or in chemical research. Like other alkanes, it is relatively unreactive, but it can participate in combustion or substitution reactions under specific conditions.