4-HEPTANOL Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-41.5 °C

Boiling point:

156 °C

Density 

0.81

refractive index 

1.4175-1.4215

Flash point:

48 °C

storage temp. 

Flammables area

form 

Liquid

pka

15.31±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Clear colorless to pale yellow

Odor

at 100.00?%. alcoholic

Water Solubility 

4.753g/L(20 ºC)

Dielectric constant

6.2（22℃）

Stability:

Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

LogP

2.220

CAS DataBase Reference

589-55-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

4-Heptanol (589-55-9)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36-10

Safety Statements 

39-26-16

RIDADR 

UN 1987 3/PG III

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29051900

MSDS

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4-HEPTANOL Usage And Synthesis

Aroma

4-heptanol has pungent and rather harsh, but in proper dilution floral and pleasantly green odor.

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid, Sp.Gr. 0.82. B,P. 155° C. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Uses

4-heptanol has been suggested for use in perfume compositions to support floral notes, mainly with Terpineol and other low-cost ingredients for masking odors and industrial fragrances.

Production Methods

4-heptanol can be produced by hydrogenation of Dipropylketone (or Di-iso-propylketone).

Definition

ChEBI: Heptan-4-ol is a secondary alcohol.

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