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4-Heptanone, 98%
4-Heptanone, 98%
4-Heptanone, 98%
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4-Heptanone, 98%

CAS: 123-19-3 | C7H14O | 114.188 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS123-19-3
IUPAC Nameheptan-4-one
Molecular FormulaC7H14O
InChI KeyHCFAJYNVAYBARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCC(=O)CCC
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.4045-1.4085 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
4-Heptanone is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose as well as in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of flavorings. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Further, it is used in paints and coatings.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Heptanone is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose as well as in organic synthesis. It is involved in the preparation of flavorings. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Further, it is used in paints and coatings.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ligroin and ether. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Cripwell, J. T.; Schwarz, C. E.; Burger, A. J. Vapor-Liquid Equilibria Measurements for the Nine n-Alkane/Ketone Pairs Comprising 2-, 3-, and 4-Heptanone with n-Octane, n-Nonane, and n-Decane. J. Chem. Eng. Data 2015, 60 (3), 602-611.
  2. Chen, M.; Pan, Y.; Kwong, H. K.; Zeng, R. J.; Lau, K. C.; Lau, T. C. Catalytic oxidation of alkanes by a (salen)osmium(VI) nitrido complex using H2O2 as the terminal oxidant. Chem. Commun. 2015, 51 (71), 13686-13689.