Heptanal
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| IUPAC name | Heptanal |
| Other names | Heptanaldehyde Aldehyde C-7 Enanthal Heptyl aldehyde |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [111-71-7] |
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| SMILES | CCCCCCC=O |
| 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 |
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4578.
- ^ n-Heptyl Aldehyde at chemicalland21.com
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