FoodTCM

heptanal; n-heptanal

Name(s)	heptanal; n-heptanal
Scientific name(s)
Formula	C7H14O
Molecular mass	114.188
IUPAC name	heptanal
INCHI	InChI=1S/C7H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
SMILE	CCCCCCC=O
CAS ID	111-71-7
PubChem ID	8130
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	Found in essential oils of ylang-ylang, clary sage, California orange, bitter orange and others. Flavouring agent Heptanal or heptanaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde with a strong fruity odor which is used as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes, and flavors. It can be obtained from castor oil by distillation under reduced pressure. Industrially, it is used in the manufacture of 1-heptanol and ethyl heptanoate.

Description

Found in essential oils of ylang-ylang, clary sage, California orange, bitter orange and others. Flavouring agent Heptanal or heptanaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde with a strong fruity odor which is used as an ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes, and flavors. It can be obtained from castor oil by distillation under reduced pressure. Industrially, it is used in the manufacture of 1-heptanol and ethyl heptanoate.