Heptanal

Heptanal
Heptanal[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 111-71-7 YesY
PubChem 8130
ChemSpider 7838 YesY
UNII 92N104S3HF YesY
KEGG C14390 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL18104 YesY
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C7H14O
Molar mass 114.18
Appearance Clear liquid
Density 0.80902 at 30 °C
Melting point

-43.3 °C, 230 K, -46 °F

Boiling point

152.8 °C, 426 K, 307 °F

Solubility in water Slightly soluble
Related compounds
Related aldehydes Hexanal

Octanal

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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Heptanal or heptanaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde with a strong fruity odor which is used as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes, and flavors. It can be obtained from castor oil by distillation under reduced pressure.[1] Industrially, it is used in the manufacture of 1-heptanol and ethyl heptanoate.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4578.
  2. ^ n-Heptyl Aldehyde at chemicalland21.com