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ENANTHIC ACID

Enanthic Acid is a colorless oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor.
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.
Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.

CAS Number: 111-14-8
EC Number: 203-838-7
IUPAC Name: Heptanoic acid
Chemical Formula: C7H14O2

Other names: 111-14-8, Oenanthic acid, Enanthylic acid, Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid, n-Heptoic acid, Oenanthylic acid, 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid, Hexacid C-7, FEMA No. 3348, Heptanoic acid (natural), NSC 2192, CCRIS 6042, enanthoic acid, Hepthlic acid, HSDB 5546, UNII-THE3YNP39D, THE3YNP39D, EINECS 203-838-7, BRN 1744723, DTXSID2021600, CHEBI:45571, AI3-02073, Artec ultra conditioning teat dip, HEPTANOIC AICD-, NSC-2192, DTXCID301600, NSC2192, EC 203-838-7, 4-02-00-00958 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), ENANTHIC ACID (USP-RS), ENANTHIC ACID [USP-RS], TESTOSTERONE ENANTATE IMPURITY A (EP IMPURITY), TESTOSTERONE ENANTATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY], Heptansaeure, Oenanthsaeure, Cynergy, Hexacid, Artec, WinterCare, Cynergy Barrier, Winter Dip, Chem-Star Recover, Acid C7 heptanoic, hexane carboxylic acid, Chem-Star Code Green, Chem-Star Barrier 710, 5-HEXACID C-7, CH3-(CH2)5-COOH, 203-838-7, n-Heptanoic acid, Heptylic acid, HEPTANOIC-5,5,6,6-D4 ACID, MFCD00004426, Technetium Medronate, Heptanoic--d7 Acid, 352431-36-8, HEPTANOIC-2,2-D2 ACID, 1219802-86-4, C7:0, sec-Heptanoic acid, 101488-09-9, CAS-111-14-8, SHV, heptanoic-acid, 1-heptanoic acid, DKL, Heptanoic acid, 96%, hexane-1-carboxylic acid, Heptanoic acid, >=97%, SCHEMBL3564, WLN: QV6, HEPTANOIC ACID [MI], NCIOpen2_005395, Heptanoic acid, 97%, FG, Heptanoic acid, natural, FG, MLS002415755, HEPTANOIC ACID [FHFI], HEPTANOIC ACID [HSDB], CHEMBL320358, HMS2267D15, Heptanoic acid, analytical standard, Tox21_201830, Tox21_300342, FA 7:0, Heptanoic acid, >=98.0% (GC), Heptanoic acid, >=99.0% (GC), LMFA01010007, STL481898, AKOS000119950, DB02938, FH33951, HEPTANOIC ACID (ENANTIC ACID), NCGC00091189-01, NCGC00091189-02, NCGC00091189-03, NCGC00254267-01, NCGC00259379-01, SMR001261667, H0030, NS00010236, EN300-19601, C17714, Q297592, E3F2CC4A-F2B5-4353-8922-355FA750FEAC, F0001-0233, Z104474412, Enanthic Acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)

Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids. 
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 
Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.

Enanthic Acid is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 
Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but well soluble in ethanol and ether.

Enanthic Acid is found in many foods, some of which are soup, sauce, scallop, and leek.
A C7, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils. 
Enanthic Acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid functional group. 
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 

Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether. 
Enanthic Acid's name derives from the Latin oenanthe which is in turn derived from the Ancient Greek oinos "wine" and anthos "blossom."
The methyl ester of ricinoleic acid, obtained from castor bean oil, is the main commercial precursor to Enanthic Acid. 

Enanthic Acid is pyrolyzed to the methyl ester of 10-undecenoic acid and heptanal, which is then air-oxidized to the carboxylic acid. 
Approximately 20,000 tons were consumed in Europe and US in 1980.
Enanthic Acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. 
Less dense than water and poorly soluble in water. 

Hence floats on water. 
Contact may likely burn skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. 
Enanthic Acid is an aliphatic carboxylic acid used in the synthesis of esters for products such as fragrances and artificial flavor preparations.
Enanthic 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. 
Enanthic Acid has a role as a plant metabolite. 
Enanthic Acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. 
Enanthic Acid is a conjugate acid of a heptanoate.
Enanthic Acid, also known as heptylic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids. 

These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms. 
Enanthic Acid is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 

Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but well soluble in ethanol and ether.
This high purity fatty acid methyl ester is ideal as a standard and for biological studies. 
Hexanoic acid is a short-chain fatty acid that has important biological functions and properties. 
Enanthic Acid has been demonstrated to be able to induce resistance in some plants against certain bacteria and fungi.
n-Enanthic Acid is a 100% linear chain saturated fatty acid, 100% of vegetal origin, processed from castor oil.

Enanthic Acid is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 
Enanthic Acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.

The Methyl Ester of Ricinoleic Acid, obtained from castor bean oil is the main commercial precursor to Enanthic Acid.
Enanthic Acid is a fatty acid and is widely distributed in  nature as a component of animal and vegetable fats.
Enanthic Acid is an organic compound composed of seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic  acid. 
Enanthic Acid is an oily liquid with  an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Enanthic Acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.

USES and APPLICATIONS of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Present in essential oils, e.g. violet leaf oil, palm oiland is also present in apple, feijoa fruit, strawberry jam, clove bud, ginger, black tea, morello cherry, grapes, rice bran and other foodstuffs. 
Flavouring ingredient. 
Enanthic Acid is used as one of the components in washing solns. 
Enanthic Acid is used to assist lye peeling of fruit and vegetables. 
Enanthic Acid is an  organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 

Enanthic Acid is also one of many additives in cigarettes. 
Used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes.
Enanthic Acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl enanthate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors. 
Enanthic Acid is used to esterify steroids in the preparation of drugs such as testosterone enanthate, trenbolone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate, and methenolone enanthate (Primobolan).

The triglyceride ester of Enanthic Acid is the triheptanoin, which is used in certain medical conditions as a nutritional supplement.
Enanthic Acid, can be used as an organic building blocks for the synthesis of variety of chemical compounds. 
Enanthic Acid is used in the synthesis of 17-epi-Testosterone Enanthate. 
Enanthic Acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl heptanoate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.

Enanthic Acid is also one of many additives in cigarettes.
Mainly used in the production of heptanoate, organic synthesis of basic raw materials, widely used in spices, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, plasticizers and other industries.
Esters in the fragrances and flavors industry, in cosmetics and for the industrial lubricants (aviation, refrigeration, automotive etc.)
Salts (sodium heptanoate) for corrosion inhibition.

Enanthic Acid is used as an organic building block for the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds. 
Enanthic Acid is involved in the esterification of steroids and used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as trenbolone enanthate, testosterone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate and methenolone enanthate. 
Enanthic Acid is also used as an internal standard during gas chromatography analysis of the butyl esters of volatile acids. 

Enanthic Acid's ester derivatives are used in the fragrance and flavor industries as well as cosmetics and industrial lubricants in aviation, refrigeration and automobile. 
Enanthic Acid is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.
Enanthic Acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl heptanoate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors. 

Enanthic Acid is used to esterify steroids in the preparation of drugs such as testosterone enanthate, trenbolone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate, and methenolone enanthate (Primobolan).
The triglyceride ester of Enanthic Acid is the triheptanoin, which is used in certain medical conditions as a nutritional supplement.
Enanthic Acid is used in preparation of esters, such as Ethyl Heptanoate which is used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.

Enanthic Acid is also used to esterify steroids in the preparation of drugssuch as testosterone Enanthate, trenbolone  enanthate,  drostanolone enanthate, and methenolone (Primobolan).
Enanthic Acid is used in organic synthesis, in production of special lubricants for aircrafts and brake fluids and as a synthetic flavoring ingredient.
Enanthic Acid is used as perfuming agent in cosmetics.

ALTERNATIVE PARENTS of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Alternative Parents    
Straight chain fatty acids 
Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives 
Carboxylic acids 
Organic oxides 
Hydrocarbon derivatives 
Carbonyl compounds 

SUBSTITUENTS of HEPTANOIC ACID:    
Medium-chain fatty acid
Straight chain fatty acid
Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
Carboxylic acid
Carboxylic acid derivative
Organic oxygen compound
Organic oxide
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organooxygen compound
Carbonyl group
Aliphatic acyclic compound

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Molecular Weight: 130.18
Min. Purity Spec: 99%
Physical Form (at 20°C): Clear colorless liquid
Melting Point: -10.5°C
Boiling Point: 223-223.4°C
Flash Point: 113°C
Density: 0.917
Refractive Index: 1.4214-1.4234

Long-Term Storage: Store long-term in a cool, dry place
Water Solubility: 2.98 g/L    
logP: 2.41    
logP: 2.26    
logS: -1.6    
pKa (Strongest Acidic): 5.15    
Physiological Charge: -1    
Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 2    
Hydrogen Donor Count: 1    

Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Ų    
Rotatable Bond Count: 5    
Refractivity: 35.67 m³·mol⁻¹    
Polarizability: 15.33 ų    
Bioavailability: Yes    
Rule of Five: Yes    
Veber's Rule: Yes    

MDDR-like Rule: No
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 130.099379692
Physical state: Liquid
Appearance: Clear, oily liquid.
Color: Clear
Odor: Unpleasant rancid tallow-like
pH: No data available
Melting point: -10.5 °C

Boiling point: 223 °C
Flash point: 113 °C
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1): No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Explosion limits: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Vapor pressure: < 0.1 mm Hg (@ 20 °C)

Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C: No data available
Specific gravity / density: 0.918 g/ml (@ 25 °C)
Molecular mass: 130.18 g/mol
Solubility: Water: 3 g/l (at 20 °C)
Log Pow: 2.72

FIRST AID MEASURES of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Description of first aid measures:
First-aid measures general: 
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 

First-aid measures after inhalation: 
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Supply fresh air. 
If required, provide artificial respiration. 
Keep patient warm. 
Consult doctor if symptoms persist.

First-aid measures after skin contact: 
Wash with plenty of soap and water. 
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. 
Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

First-aid measures after eye contact: 
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. 
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. 
Continue rinsing. 
Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. 
Then consult a doctor.

First-aid measures after ingestion: 
Rinse mouth out with water. 
Get immediate medical advice/attention

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
General measures: 
Ensure adequate air ventilation. 
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
For containment: 
Methods for cleaning up: 
Sweep or shovel.
Spills into appropriate container for disposal. 
Ventilate area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media : 
Alcohol resistant foam. 
Carbon dioxide. 
Dry powder. 
Water spray. 
Advice for firefighters:
Firefighting instructions : 
In case of fire: 
Evacuate area. 

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Control parameters:
No additional information available
Exposure controls:

General protective and hygienic measures:
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Appropriate engineering controls : 
Ensure good ventilation of the work station. 
Hand protection : 
Protective gloves. 

Eye protection : 
Chemical goggles or safety glasses. 

Skin and body protection: 
Wear suitable protective clothing.

HANDLING AND STORAGE of HEPTANOIC ACID:
Precautions for safe handling : 
Ensure good ventilation of the work station.  
Wear personal protective equipment. 

Hygiene measures: 
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.  
Always wash hands after handling the product.
Technical measures: 
Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions: 
Keep container closed when not in use.
Storage area: 
Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

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