Heptanoic acid

Heptanoic acid
Heptanoic acid[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 111-14-8 YesY
PubChem 8094
ChemSpider 7803 YesY
UNII THE3YNP39D YesY
DrugBank DB02938
KEGG C17714 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:45571 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL320358 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C7H14O2
Molar mass 130.18 g mol−1
Appearance Oily liquid
Density 0.9181 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point

-7.5 °C, 266 K, 19 °F

Boiling point

223 °C, 496 K, 433 °F

Solubility in water 0.2419 g/100 mL (15 °C)
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Heptanoic acid, also called enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. It is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor.[1] It contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. It is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.

Heptanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl heptanoate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.

It is also one of many additives in cigarettes.

References

  1. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 4581



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