1-Heptanol

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1-Heptanol

IUPAC name	Heptan-1-ol
Other names	Heptyl alcohol n-Heptyl alcohol Enanthic alcohol
Identifiers
CAS number	[111-70-6]
SMILES	CCCCCCCO
Properties
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆O
Molar mass	116.2 g mol^-1
Density	0.8187 g/cm³
Melting point	-34.6 °C, 239 K, -30 °F
Boiling point	175.8 °C, 449 K, 348 °F
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

1-Heptanol is an alcohol with a seven carbon chain and the structural formula of CH₃(CH₂)₆OH. It is a clear colorless liquid that is very slightly soluble in water, but miscible with ether and ethanol.

There are three other isomers of heptanol that have a straight chain, 2-heptanol, 3-heptanol and 4-heptanol, which differ by the location of the alcohol functional group.

1-Heptanol has a pleasant smell and is used in cosmetics for its fragrance.