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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CAS 123-19-3
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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
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