- Heptanal
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Heptanal[1] HeptanalOther namesHeptanaldehyde
Aldehyde C-7
Enanthal
Heptyl aldehydeIdentifiers CAS number 111-71-7 PubChem 8130 ChemSpider 7838 UNII 92N104S3HF KEGG C14390 ChEMBL CHEMBL18104 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - O=CCCCCCC
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
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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
- ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4578.
- ^ n-Heptyl Aldehyde at chemicalland21.com
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