1-Heptanol

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1-Heptanol
Identifiers
CAS number 111-70-6 YesY
PubChem 8129
ChemSpider 7837 YesY
UNII 8JQ5607IO5 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL273459 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C7H16O
Molar mass 116.20 g mol−1
Density 0.8187 g/cm³
Melting point −34.6 °C; −30.3 °F; 238.6 K
Boiling point 175.8 °C; 348.4 °F; 448.9 K
Refractive index (nD) 1.423
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of
combustion
ΔcHo298
-4637.9 kJ/mol
Hazards
NFPA 704
2
2
0
Flash point 3 °C; 37 °F; 276 K
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

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

Overview

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.

Heptanol is commonly used in cardiac electrophysiology experiments to block gap junctions and increase axial resistance between myocytes. Increasing axial resistance will decrease conduction velocity and increase the heart's susceptibility to reentrant excitation and sustained arrhythmias.

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

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