What is "nonacosane"

n. (context organic chemistry English) A naturally-occurring hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C₂₉H₆₀.

Nonacosane is a straight-chain hydrocarbon with a molecular formula of CH, and the structural formula CH(CH)CH. 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.