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HEPTANOIC ACID

HEPTANOIC ACID = ENANTHIC ACID = HEPTHLIC ACID 


CAS Number: 111-14-8
EC Number: 203-838-7
MDL Number: MFCD00004426
Molecular Formula: C7H14O2 or CH3(CH2)5COOH

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


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


Heptanoic 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. 
Heptanoic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid functional group. 
Heptanoic acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Heptanoic acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 


Heptanoic acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether. 
Salts and esters of enanthic acid are called enanthates or heptanoates. 
Heptanoic 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. 


Heptanoic 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.
Heptanoic 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. 
Heptanoic Acid is an aliphatic carboxylic acid, also known as enanthic acid, used in the synthesis of esters for products such as fragrances and artificial flavor preparations.
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. 
Heptanoic acid has a role as a plant metabolite. 
Heptanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid. 
Heptanoic acid is a conjugate acid of a heptanoate.
Heptanoic acid, also known as enanthic acid or 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. 
Heptanoic acid, also called enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 
Heptanoic acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Heptanoic acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. 


Heptanoic 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. 
Heptanoic acid has been demonstrated to be able to induce resistance in some plants against certain bacteria and fungi.
n-Heptanoic acid is a 100% linear chain saturated fatty acid, 100% of vegetal origin, processed from castor oil.


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


Heptanoic Acid is also Known as Enanthic Acid, Hepthylic Acid.
The Methyl Ester of Ricinoleic Acid, obtained from castor bean oil is the main commercial precursor to Heptanoic Acid.
Heptanoic Acid is a fatty acid and is widely distributed in  nature as a component of animal and vegetable fats.
Heptanoic Acid is an organic compound composed of seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic  acid. 
Heptanoic Acid is an oily liquid with  an unpleasant, rancid odor. 
Heptanoic 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. 
-Heptanoic Acid is used as one of the components in washing solns. 
-Heptanoic Acid is used to assist lye peeling of fruit and vegetables. 
-Heptanoic acid, also called enanthic acid, is an  organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. 


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


-Heptanoic 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.


-Heptanoic acid is used as an organic building block for the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds. 
-Heptanoic 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. 
-Heptanoic acid is also used as an internal standard during gas chromatography analysis of the butyl esters of volatile acids. 


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


-Heptanoic 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 heptanoic acid is the triheptanoin, which is used in certain medical conditions as a nutritional supplement.
-Heptanoic Acid is used in preparation of esters, such as Ethyl Heptanoate which is used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.


-Heptanoic Acid is also used to esterify steroids in the preparation of drugssuch as testosterone  enanthate, trenbolone  enanthate,  drostanolone enanthate, and methenolone (Primobolan).
-Heptanoic Acid is used in organic synthesis, in production of special lubricants for aircrafts and brake fluids and as a synthetic flavoring ingredient.
-Heptanoic 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    
Number of Rings: 0    
Bioavailability: Yes    
Rule of Five: Yes    
Ghose Filter: No    
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
Odor threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point: -10.5 °C
Freezing point: No data available


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


Auto-ignition temperature: 380 °C
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available

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.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of HEPTANOIC ACID:
-Reactivity:
No additional information available
-Chemical stability:
The product is stable at normal handling and storage conditions.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No additional information available

SYNONYMS:
Oenanthic acid
n-Heptanoic acid    
Heptansaeure    
Heptoic acid        
Oenanthsaeure    
Enanthate    
Enanthylate    
Heptoate    
Heptylate        
Oenanthate    
Oenanthylate    
Heptanoate    
1-Hexanecarboxylate    
1-Hexanecarboxylic acid    
1-heptanoic acid    
1-Hexanecarboxylic acid ate    
Bacterio-chlorophylls    
Enanthic anhydride    
FEMA 3348    
Heptanoic acid (enantic acid)    
Hexacid C-7    
Hexane-1-carboxylic acid    
N-heptanoate    
N-heptanoic acid    
N-heptoate    
N-heptoic acid    
N-heptylate    
N-heptylic acid    
SHV    
Heptanoic acid
Heptoic acid
n-Heptanoic acid
n-Heptoic acid
n-Heptylic acid
Oenanthic acid
Oenanthylic acid
1-Hexanecarboxylic Acid
Enanthic Acid
Enanthylic Acid
Heptylic Acid

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