heptanoic acid

111-14-8 C7H14O2

Properties

heptanoic acid molecular structure
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

Enanthic acid Enanthylic acid Oenanthic acid Heptoic acid n-Heptylic acid n-Heptoic acid Oenanthylic acid 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid Hexacid C-7 FEMA No. 3348

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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