Heptanoic Acid

Heptanoic Acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant odor. It is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.

Heptanoic Acid

  • Heptanoic Acid is a fatty acid and is widely distributed in  nature as a component of animal and vegetable fats.
  • Heptanoic Acid is an organic compound composed of seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic  acid. It is an oily liquid with  an unpleasant, rancid odor. It contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.

Specification

PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS
Synonyms Enanthic Acid, Hepthylic Acid , Oenanthic acid
CAS No. 111-14-8
Formula C7H18O2
Purity 98% Min. by GC
Acid Value 420 – 430
Saponification Value 420 – 430
Water Content% 0.5% Max
Appearance & Color Colorless to Pale Yellow to Liquid
Packaging 200 KGS Net HMHDPE Drum

Application

  • n-Heptanoic acid is used primarily:
  • In the form of esters: industrial lubricants (aviation, refrigeration, etc.),
  • Plasticizers for laminated glass, tracer for butter etc.
  • In the form of salts: for aqueous anticorrosion.
  • As raw material for perfume, medicine and lubricating grease.
  • As chemical intermediate in the synthesis of emollient agents:
  • In personal care: propylene glycol diheptanoate & stearyl heptanoate
  • In pharmaceutical gel: neopentylglycol diheptanoate.
  • Thanks to its good anti-corrosion properties and its unique performance level at high and low temperatures, the  n-heptanoic acid and its ester is mainly used in refrigeration lubricants, aviation, automobile…
  • Its ester derivatives are used in the fragrance and flavor industries as well as cosmetics
  • It is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.

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