Heptanoic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, less dense than water and poorly soluble in it. It is corrosive and can cause burns to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption.
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CAS 111-14-8
Heptanoic acid, neopentyl glycol ester
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heptanoic acid
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