3-heptanol

Structural formula
Simplified structural formula without stereochemistry
General
Surname	3-heptanol
other names	Heptan-3-ol ( RS ) -Heptan-3-ol (±) -Heptan-3-ol DL- heptan-3-ol ( R ) -Heptan-3-ol (+) - heptan-3-ol D- heptan-3-ol ( S ) -Heptan-3-ol (-) - heptan-3-ol L- heptan-3-ol Ethyl butyl carbinol
Molecular formula	C 7 H 16 O
Brief description	colorless liquid
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 589-82-2 62701-49-9 ( R ) 26549-25-7 ( S ) 40617-58-1 [( RS ) - (±)] EC number 209-661-1 ECHA InfoCard 100.008.784 PubChem 11520 Wikidata Q4634146
properties
Molar mass	116.20 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.82 g cm −3
Melting point	−70 ° C
boiling point	156 ° C
Vapor pressure	0.7 hPa (20 ° C)
solubility	heavy in water (4.2 g l −1 at 25 ° C) soluble in ethanol
Refractive index	1.421 (20 ° C)
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances Caution H and P phrases H: 226-302 P: 210-264-301 + 312-403 + 233
Toxicological data	3570 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 ,  rabbit ,  transdermal ) 1870 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 ,  rat ,  oral )
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

3-Heptanol is a chiral chemical compound from the group of alcohols . In addition to 3-heptanol, there are other isomers with 1-heptanol , 2-heptanol and 4-heptanol .

Occurrence

Peppermint ( Mentha × piperita )

3-Heptanol occurs naturally in many fruits, natural substances and spirits, e.g. B. bananas , cranberry , papaya , potatoes , malt , peppermint , scotch , mint oil , butter , boiled beef and coffee .

Extraction and presentation

3-Heptanol can be obtained by catalytic hydrogenation of 3-Heptanone .

properties

3-Heptanol is a slightly volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a strong odor and a slightly bitter taste that is sparingly soluble in water.

safety instructions

The vapors of 3-heptanol can form an explosive mixture with air ( flash point 60 ° C).

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m} entry on 3-heptanol in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on January 9, 2019(JavaScript required) .
2. ^ William M. Haynes: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 93rd Edition . CRC Press, 2016, ISBN 978-1-4398-8050-0 , pp. 372 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
3. ↑ ^{a b} Data sheet 3-heptanol, ≥98% from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on June 19, 2016 ( PDF ).
4. ↑ ^{a b} George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, Fifth Edition . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1-4200-3787-6 , pp. 1946 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).