Heptanoic acid

CAS: 111-14-8

Ref. 3D-FH33951

Product Information

• Name: Heptanoic acid
• Synonyms: 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid, Acide heptanoique, Acido Heptanoico, Enanthic acid, Enanthoic Acid, Enanthylic acid, Heptanoate, Heptanoic Acid (C7), Heptansaure, Heptoic acid, Heptylic acid, Nsc 2192, Oenanthic acid, Oenanthic-Acid, C7, Oenanthylic acid, n-Heptanoic acid, n-Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid
• CAS: 111-14-8

Description

Heptanoic acid is a fatty acid that is used in the manufacture of film coatings. It can also be found in congestive heart failure medication, where it acts as a vasodilator. Methyl myristate and caproic acid are esters of heptanoic acid. Heptanoic acid has been demonstrated to have pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-arrhythmic, and anti-obesity effects. This compound has been shown to have a matrix effect on analytical methods such as thin layer chromatography (TLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The solubility of heptanoic acid in human serum has been studied. Heptanoic acid is also an experimental agent for bowel disease and eye disorders, although it does not dissolve well in water or sodium citrate.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 130.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
• InChI key: InChIKey=MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCCC(=O)O