Heptanoic acid

Heptanoic acid
IUPAC name	Heptanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	111-14-8 Y
SMILES	CCCCCCC(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H14O2
Molar mass	130.19 g/mol
Density	0.910 g/cm3
Melting point	-10.5 °C, 263 K, 13 °F
Boiling point	223 °C, 496 K, 433 °F
Y (what is this?)  (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Heptanoic acid, also called enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid. It is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. It contributes to the odor of some rancid oils. It is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.

Heptanoic acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl heptanoate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.

It is also one of many additives in cigarettes.

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