C7H14O
114.19 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
4-Heptanone
CAS123-19-3EC204-608-9
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
solvent and flavoring agent
4-Heptanone, also known as dipropyl ketone, is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is less dense than water and insoluble in water, and is used in flavorings and as a solvent.
solvent for organic chemicals and surface coatingssolvent for nitrocellulose, resins, and polymersflavoring agent
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H313May be harmful in contact with skin
H316Causes mild skin irritation
Regulatory Compliance1
- CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 4-Heptanone (CAS 123-19-3) is 2914.19.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2914.19
EU CN code (8-digit)
2914 19 90
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
heptan-4-one
InChIKey
HCFAJYNVAYBARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCC(=O)CCC
Synonyms (10)
- 4-Heptanone
- 4-Heptanone (natural)
- 4-Oxoheptane
- Butyrone
- Di-n-propyl ketone
- Dipropyl ketone
- Propyl ketone
- dipropylketon
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