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HEPTANOIC ACID

CHEBI:CHEBI_45571

Definition

A C7, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils. Used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C7H14O2
Molecular Mass
130.18486
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
InChIKey
MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • CH3-[CH2]5-COOH
  • enanthic acid
  • enanthylic acid
  • heptanoic acid
  • HEPTANOIC ACID
  • Heptansaeure
  • heptoic acid
  • heptylic acid
  • n-heptanoic acid
  • n-heptoic acid
  • n-heptylic acid
  • oenanthic acid
  • Oenanthsaeure
  • oenanthylic acid

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
991260
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CHEBI:45571

Additional References

Wikipedia:Heptanoic_acid

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