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Heptanoic acid
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Heptanoic acid is a straight-chain fatty acid primarily used as an intermediate in the production of esters, lubricants, and fragrances. This chemical is identified by CAS number 111-14-8. Molekula supplies Heptanoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90038597
- CAS Number
- 111-14-8
- IUPAC Name
- heptanoic acid
- EC Number
- 203-838-7
- Exact Mass
- 130.0994
- SMILES
- CCCCCCC(=O)O
- InChIKey
- MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
- PubChem CID
- 8094
Synonyms
- 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid
- Enanthic acid
- Enanthoic acid
- Enanthylic acid
- FEMA No. 3348
- Heptanoic acid
- Heptoic acid
- Heptylic acid
- Hexacid C-7
- n-Heptanoic acid
- n-Heptoic acid
- n-Heptylic acid
- Oenanthic acid
- Oenanthylic acid
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Clear oily liquid
- Melting Point
- -7.17 °C
- Boiling Point
- 222.2 °C
- Density
- 0.9 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 2.82 g/L at 25 °C
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Slightyl soluble in carbon tetrachloride; soluble in acetone
- Vapour Pressure
- 1.3 Pa at 20 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.42162
- pKa
- pKa = 4.4
- log P (octanol/water)
- 2.42
Source: PubChem CID 8094 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is Heptanoic acid used for?
Heptanoic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters for the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as in the production of lubricants and plasticizers.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Heptanoic acid?
The chemical formula for Heptanoic acid is C7H14O2 and it has a molecular weight of 130.18 g/mol.
How should Heptanoic acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizing agents and bases.
What grade of Heptanoic acid is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity and grade currently in stock.
Can Molekula supply Heptanoic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Heptanoic acid in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.