W328804

2-Heptanol

≥97%

• Synonym(s): Methyl pentyl carbinol
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH(OH)CH₃
• CAS Number: 543-49-7
• Molecular Weight: 116.20
• FEMA Number: 3288
• Beilstein: 1719088
• EC Number: 208-844-3
• Council of Europe no.: 554
• MDL number: MFCD00004587
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901612
• Flavis number: 2.045

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.420 (lit.)
• bp: 160-162 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.817 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: oily; earthy
• SMILES string: CCCCCC(C)O
• InChI: 1S/C7H16O/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8/h7-8H,3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: CETWDUZRCINIHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Heptanol is one of the main volatile compounds in many plants such as Aloe ferox, Rubus arcticus L., Amaranthus palmeri and also in fruits such as banana and ′Thornless Evergreen′ blackberries.

2-Heptanol or 2-heptyl alcohol is a volatile compound commonly found in plants of medicinal value. It imparts cocoa flavor to Malaysian cocoa beans during roasting. It is one of the key volatile components found in corn silk and in the essential oil extracted from Aloe ferox.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H312,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 138.2 °F
• Flash Point(C): 59 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves