About heptanoic acid
heptanoic acid (CAS 111-14-8) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H14O2 and a molecular weight of 130.18 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 111-14-8
- Formula
- C7H14O2
- Molecular Weight
- 130.18 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- heptanoic acid
- InChI Key
- MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
heptanoic acid is also known as Enanthic acid, Enanthylic acid, Oenanthic acid, Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid, n-Heptoic acid, among other names.
Description
Heptanoic acid is a C7, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils. Used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a heptanoate.
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