Description
Product name Heptanoic Acid
Synonyms Enanthic acid; Oenanthic acid
Molecular formula C7H*4O2
Molecular weight **0.*8
CAS No. *******8
Purity *9%
Loss on dry ≤0.5%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow transparent
oily liquid; with the smell of corrupt fat.
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in
ethanol and ether.
Package **0kg/drum
UN Number UN***5
Heptanoic Acid is broadly applied in various fields of peoples
life. It is one of the components for the aroma of wine.
As a key and basic raw material for organic synthesis, heptanoic
acid is mainly used to produce enantate, which is applied in the
industries of edible essences, spices, resin, medicine, lubricant,
and plasticizer. It can also be used to produce antifungal, the
safety glass polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and the stabilizer alkyd
resin, as well as polyolester, the raw material for manufacturing
synthetic lubricant.
Package and storage
Heptanoic Acid is regularly packed in **0kg aluminum drums. It
should be stored in cool and ventilated room. Keep it away from
fire, heat and direct contact with sunshine. The container should
be well sealed. Separate it from oxidizing agent, reducing agent,
and the alkalines. Prepare proper fire-fighting equipment. There
should be adequate handling devices and containers for accident
leaking. Ship it as general chemical.