Heptyl alcohol
ALDRICH/W254800 - ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 1-Heptanol; Heptyl alcohol
CAS Number: 111-70-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H16O
Molecular Weight: 116.20
EC Number: 203-897-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002986
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)6OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| autoignition temp. | 662 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 176 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.822 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H16O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7- |
| InChI key | BBMCTIGTTCKYKF-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −36 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | apple; green; leafy; musty; fruity; vegetable; waxy |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCO |
| vapor pressure | 0.5 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 1-10 ppm |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 20 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36-52 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 176 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −36 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.822 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2548 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


