Heptanoic acid
ALDRICH/W334804 - 97%, FG
Synonym: Enanthic acid; Oenanthic acid
CAS Number: 111-14-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O2
Molecular Weight: 130.18
EC Number: 203-838-7
MDL Number: MFCD00004426
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5COOH
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 223 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 10.1 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
InChI key | MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −10.5 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | cheesy; rancid; sour |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 173.315 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCC(O)=O |
vapor density | 4.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10, 20 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H314 - H332 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P271 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | C |
Risk Statements | 34 |
Safety Statements | 26-28-36/37/39-45 |
RIDADR | UN 3265 8 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 97% |
bp | 223 °C (lit.) |
mp | −10.5 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3348 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |