ENANTHIC ACID
Enanthic acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid, commonly used in the synthesis of esters for fragrances, artificial flavors, and pharmaceutical preparations.
Enanthic acid appears as a colorless, oily liquid with a pungent, rancid odor, is slightly soluble in water, but highly soluble in ethanol and ether.
Enanthic acid is versatile, serving as an organic building block in industrial applications, a corrosion inhibitor, and a precursor in the esterification of steroids and other active pharmaceutical ingredients.
CAS number: 111-14-8
EC number: 203-838-7
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH
Molar Mass: 130.19 g/mol
Synonyms: HEPTANOIC ACID, 111-14-8, Enanthic acid, n-Heptanoic acid, Oenanthic acid, Enanthylic acid, Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid, n-Heptoic acid, Heptylic acid, Oenanthylic acid, 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid, Hexacid C-7, FEMA No. 3348, Heptanoic acid (natural), NSC 2192, CCRIS 6042, enanthoic acid, Hepthlic acid, HSDB 5546, UNII-THE3YNP39D, THE3YNP39D, EINECS 203-838-7, MFCD00004426, Technetium Medronate, BRN 1744723, DTXSID2021600, CHEBI:45571, AI3-02073, Artec ultra conditioning teat dip, HEPTANOIC AICD-, NSC-2192, DTXCID301600, NSC2192, EC 203-838-7, 4-02-00-00958 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), C7:0, sec-Heptanoic acid, 101488-09-9, ENANTHIC ACID (USP-RS), ENANTHIC ACID [USP-RS], HEPTANOIC-2,2-D2 ACID, CAS-111-14-8, SHV, 1219802-86-4, 352431-36-8, TESTOSTERONE ENANTATE IMPURITY A (EP IMPURITY), TESTOSTERONE ENANTATE IMPURITY A [EP IMPURITY], Heptansaeure, Oenanthsaeure, Cynergy, Hexacid, heptanoic-acid, Artec, WinterCare, Cynergy Barrier, Winter Dip, 1-heptanoic acid, Chem-Star Recover, Acid C7 heptanoic, DKL, Heptanoic Acid Anion, Heptanoic--d7 Acid, hexane carboxylic acid, Chem-Star Code Green, Heptanoic acid, 96%, hexane-1-carboxylic acid, Chem-Star Barrier 710, Heptanoic acid, >=97%, SCHEMBL3564, WLN: QV6, 5-HEXACID C-7, HEPTANOIC ACID [MI], NCIOpen2_005395, Heptanoic acid, 97%, FG, Heptanoic acid, natural, FG, MLS002415755, CH3-(CH2)5-COOH, HEPTANOIC ACID [FHFI], HEPTANOIC ACID [HSDB], CHEMBL320358, HMS2267D15, Heptanoic acid, analytical standard, AMY41347, Tox21_201830, Tox21_300342, FA 7:0, Heptanoic acid, >=98.0% (GC), Heptanoic acid, >=99.0% (GC), LMFA01010007, AKOS000119950, DB02938, HEPTANOIC ACID (ENANTIC ACID), NCGC00091189-01, NCGC00091189-02, NCGC00091189-03, NCGC00254267-01, NCGC00259379-01, SMR001261667, H0030, NS00010236, EN300-19601, C17714, Q297592, Q-201191, E3F2CC4A-F2B5-4353-8922-355FA750FEAC, F0001-0233, Z104474412, Enanthic Acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9, n-heptanoic acid, 111-14-8 [RN], 1744723 [Beilstein], 1-heptanoic acid, 203-838-7 [EINECS], Acide heptanoïque [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name], Acido eptanoico [Italian], ácido heptanoico [Spanish], enanthic acid, Enanthyl alcohol, Heptanoic acid [ACD/Index Name] [ACD/IUPAC Name], Heptansäure [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name], MFCD00004426 [MDL number], Oenanthic acid, 101488-09-9 [RN], 1219802-86-4 [RN], 130348-93-5 [RN], 156779-04-3 [RN], 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid, 2,2-Dideuterioheptanoic acid, 352431-36-8 [RN], 4-02-00-00214 [Beilstein], 4-02-00-00958 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) [Beilstein], 64118-38-3 [RN], C17714, C7:0, EINECS 203-838-7, Enanthoic acid, Enanthylic acid, Heptanoic-2,2-d2 Acid, Heptanoic-5,5,6,6,7,7,7-d7Acid, heptanoicacid, Heptanoic--d7 Acid, Heptansaeure, Hepthlic acid, heptoic acid, heptylic acid, KZH, Nat.Heptanoic Acid, n-Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid, Oenanthsaeure, oenanthylic acid, QV6 [WLN], sec-Heptanoic acid, SHV, TECHNETIUM MEDRONATE, WLN: QV6, 庚酸 [Chinese]
Enanthic acid is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid functional group.
Enanthic acid is a colorless oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor.
Enanthic acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.
Enanthic acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.
Salts and esters of enanthic acid are called enanthates or heptanoates.
Enanthic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids.
Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) are fatty acids with aliphatic tails of 6 to 12 carbons, which can form medium-chain triglycerides Enanthic acid is an oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor.
Enanthic acid contributes to the odor of some rancid oils.
Enanthic acid is slightly soluble in water, but very soluble in ethanol and ether.
Enanthic acid's name derives from the Latin oenanthe which is in turn derived from the Ancient Greek oinos "wine" and anthos "blossom."
Enanthic acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl enanthate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.
The triglyceride ester of Enanthic acid is the triheptanoin, which is used in certain medical conditions as a nutritional supplement.
Enanthic acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
Enanthic acid is less dense than water and poorly soluble in water.
Enanthic acid is hence floats on water.
Enanthic acid is very corrosive.
Enanthic acid contact may likely burn skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Enanthic acid may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Enanthic acid flash point near 200 °F.
Enanthic acid is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
Enanthic acid is used at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Enanthic acid is a versatile compound with various characteristics and applications.
Enanthic acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid and a straight-chain carboxylic acid.
The catalytic ketonisation of Enanthic acid has been investigated using Mn, Ce, and Zr oxides supported on Al2O3, SiO2, and TiO2.
These studies shed light on the conversion of Enanthic acid into ketones facilitated by these catalysts.
Enanthic acid is used as an organic building block for the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds.
Enanthic acid is involved in the esterification of steroids and used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as trenbolone enanthate, testosterone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate and methenolone enanthate.
Enanthic acid is also used as an internal standard during gas chromatography analysis of the butyl esters of volatile acids.
Enanthic acids ester derivatives are used in the fragrance and flavor industries as well as cosmetics and industrial lubricants in aviation, refrigeration and automobile.
Enanthic acid is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
Enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid.
Enanthic acid is found in many foods, some of which are soup, sauce, scallop, and leek.
Enanthic acid, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils.
The methyl ester of ricinoleic acid, obtained from castor bean oil, is the main commercial precursor to enanthic acid.
Enanthic acid is pyrolyzed to the methyl ester of 10-undecenoic acid and heptanal, which is then air-oxidized to the carboxylic acid.
Approximately 20,000 tons were consumed in Europe and US in 1980.
Enanthic acid appears as a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
Enanthic acid is an aliphatic carboxylic acid, used in the synthesis of esters for products such as fragrances and artificial flavor preparations.
Enanthic acid, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils.
Enanthic acid used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes.
Enanthic acid has a role as a plant metabolite.
Enanthic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid.
Enanthic acid is a conjugate acid of a heptanoate.
Enanthic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain fatty acids.
These are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms.
This high purity fatty acid methyl ester is ideal as a standard and for biological studies.
Hexanoic acid is a short-chain fatty acid that has important biological functions and properties.
Enanthic acid has been demonstrated to be able to induce resistance in some plants against certain bacteria and fungi.
Enanthic acid is a 100% linear chain saturated fatty acid, 100% of vegetal origin, processed from castor oil.
Enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid.
The Methyl Ester of Ricinoleic Acid, obtained from castor bean oil is the main commercial precursor to Enanthic acid.
Enanthic acid is a fatty acid and is widely distributed in nature as a component of animal and vegetable fats.
Enanthic acid is an organic compound composed of seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid.
Uses of Enanthic acid:
Enanthic acid is used in the preparation of esters, such as ethyl enanthate, which are used in fragrances and as artificial flavors.
Enanthic acid is used to esterify steroids in the preparation of drugs such as testosterone enanthate, trenbolone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate, and methenolone enanthate (Primobolan).
The triglyceride ester of enanthic acid is the triheptanoin, which is used in certain medical conditions as a nutritional supplement.
Enanthic acid is present in essential oils, e.g. violet leaf oil, palm oiland is also present in apple, feijoa fruit, strawberry jam, clove bud, ginger, black tea, morello cherry, grapes, rice bran and other foodstuffs.
Enanthic acid is flavouring ingredient.
Enanthic acid is used as one of the components in washing solns.
Enanthic acid is used to assist lye peeling of fruit and vegetables.
Enanthic acid, is an organic compound composed of a seven-carbon chain terminating in a carboxylic acid.
Enanthic acid is also one of many additives in cigarettes.
Enanthic acid is used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes.
Enanthic acid, can be used as an organic building blocks for the synthesis of variety of chemical compounds.
Enanthic acid is used in the synthesis of 17-epi-Testosterone Enanthate.
Enanthic acid is also one of many additives in cigarettes.
Enanthic acid is Mainly used in the production of heptanoate, organic synthesis of basic raw materials, widely used in spices, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, plasticizers and other industries.
Esters in the fragrances and flavors industry, in cosmetics and for the industrial lubricants (aviation, refrigeration, automotive etc.)
Salts (sodium heptanoate) for corrosion inhibition.
Enanthic acid is used as an organic building block for the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds.
Enanthic acid is involved in the esterification of steroids and used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as trenbolone enanthate, testosterone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate and methenolone enanthate.
Enanthic acid is also used as an internal standard during gas chromatography analysis of the butyl esters of volatile acids.
Enanthic acid's ester derivatives are used in the fragrance and flavor industries as well as cosmetics and industrial lubricants in aviation, refrigeration and automobile.
Enanthic acid is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.
Enanthic acid is used in organic synthesis, in production of special lubricants for aircrafts and brake fluids and as a synthetic flavoring ingredient.
Enanthic acid is used as perfuming agent in cosmetics.
Enanthic acid is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals.
Enanthic acid is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Release to the environment of Enanthic acid can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Industry Uses:
Lubricants and lubricant additives
Intermediate
Applications of Enanthic acid:
Enanthic acid is used as an organic building block for the synthesis of a variety of chemical compounds.
Enanthic acid is involved in the esterification of steroids and used in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as trenbolone enanthate, testosterone enanthate, drostanolone enanthate and methenolone enanthate.
Enanthic acid is also used as an internal standard during gas chromatography analysis of the butyl esters of volatile acids.
Enanthic acids ester derivatives are used in the fragrance and flavor industries as well as cosmetics and industrial lubricants in aviation, refrigeration and automobile.
Enanthic acid is used to prepare sodium heptanoate, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor.
Enanthic acid can be used:
For esterification with glycerol to synthesize a triacylglycerol called as triheptanoin or trienanthoin.
To synthesize 1-hexene via decarbonylation reaction by using platinum nanoparticles supported on carbon.
To synthesize 7-tridecanone by ketonization in the presence of MnO2/CeO2 or ZrO2 catalysts supported on the surface of alumina.
Production of Enanthic acid:
The methyl ester of ricinoleic acid, obtained from castor bean oil, is the main commercial precursor to enanthic acid.
Enanthic acid is pyrolyzed to the methyl ester of 10-undecenoic acid and heptanal, which is then air-oxidized to the carboxylic acid.
Approximately 20,000 tons were consumed in Europe and US in 1980.
Laboratory preparations of enanthic acid include permanganate oxidation of heptanal and 1-octene.
General Manufacturing Information of Enanthic acid:
Industry Processing Sectors:
All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Handling and storage of Enanthic acid:
Precautions for safe handling:
Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing
Apply preventive skin protection.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Storage class:
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Stability and reactivity of Enanthic acid:
Reactivity
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.
Chemical stability
Enanthic acid is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Violent reactions possible with:
Alkalines
Strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to avoid:
Strong heating.
Incompatible materials:
Nonferrous metals, Mild steel
Safety
Enanthic acid is toxic if swallowed and corrosive.
First aid measures of Enanthic acid:
General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
If breathing stops:
Immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation).
Call a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to neutralise.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
Firefighting measures of Enanthic acid:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from Enanthic acid or mixture:
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Advice for firefighters:
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Accidental release measures of Enanthic acid:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Advice for non-emergency personnel:
Do not breathe vapors, aerosols.
Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
Spillage Disposal of Enanthic acid:
Personal protection:
Complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent.
Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Disposal Methods of Enanthic acid:
The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination.
Recycle any unused portion of the material for Enanthic acids approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier.
Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider:
Enanthic acid's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
Identifiers of Enanthic acid:
CAS Number: 111-14-8
ChEBI: CHEBI:45571
ChEMBL: ChEMBL320358
ChemSpider: 7803
DrugBank: DB02938
ECHA InfoCard: 100.003.490
KEGG: C17714
PubChem CID: 8094
UNII: THE3YNP39D
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID2021600
InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
Key: MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
Key: MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYAP
SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCCC
CAS number: 111-14-8
EC index number: 607-196-00-2
EC number: 203-838-7
Hill Formula: C₇H₁₄O₂
Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH
Molar Mass: 130.19 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 90 90
Synonym(s):Enanthic acid, Oenanthic acid
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5COOH
CAS Number: 111-14-8
Molecular Weight: 130.18
Beilstein: 1744723
EC Number: 203-838-7
MDL number: MFCD00004426
PubChem Substance ID: 57652556
NACRES: NA.22
Properties of Enanthic acid:
Chemical formula: C7H14O2
Molar mass: 130.187 g·mol−1
Appearance: colorless oily liquid
Density: 0.9181 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting point: −7.5 °C (18.5 °F; 265.6 K)
Boiling point: 223 °C (433 °F; 496 K)
Solubility in water: 0.2419 g/100 mL (15 °C)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −88.60·10−6 cm3/mol
Density: 0.92 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point: 113 °C
Ignition temperature: 380 °C
Melting Point: -10.5 °C
Vapor pressure: <0.1 hPa (20 °C)
Viscosity kinematic: 5.00 mm2/s (20 °C)
Solubility: 2.8 g/l
Molecular Weight: 130.18 g/mol
XLogP3: 2.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 5
Exact Mass: 130.099379685 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 130.099379685 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 37.3Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 9
Complexity: 79
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
vapor density: 4.5 (vs air)
Quality Level: 200
vapor pressure: <0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
form: liquid
expl. lim.: 10.1 %
refractive index:
n20/D 1.4221 (lit.)
n20/D 1.423
bp: 223 °C (lit.)
mp: −10.5 °C (lit.)
density: 0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string: CCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI: 1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7(8)9/h2-6H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
InChI key: MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Specifications of Enanthic acid:
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.917 - 0.919
Identity (IR): passes test
Related compounds of Enanthic acid:
Hexanoic acid
Octanoic acid
Alternative Parents of Enanthic acid:
Straight chain fatty acids
Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
Carboxylic acids
Organic oxides
Hydrocarbon derivatives
Carbonyl compounds
Substituents of Enanthic acid:
Medium-chain fatty acid
Straight chain fatty acid
Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
Carboxylic acid
Carboxylic acid derivative
Organic oxygen compound
Organic oxide
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organooxygen compound
Carbonyl group
Aliphatic acyclic compound
Names of Enanthic acid:
Regulatory process names:
Heptanoic acid
Heptanoic acid
heptanoic acid
Translated names:
acid heptanoic (ro)
acide heptanoïque (fr)
acido eptanoico (it)
Heptaanhape (et)
Heptaanihappo (fi)
heptaanzuur (nl)
heptano rūgštis (lt)
heptanojska kislina (sl)
heptanonska kiselina (hr)
heptanová kyselina (cs)
heptansyra (sv)
heptansyre (da)
heptansyre (no)
Heptansäure (de)
heptánsav (hu)
heptānskābe (lv)
kwas heptanowy kwas enantowy kwas heksanokarboksylowy (pl)
kyselina heptánová (sk)
ácido heptanoico (es)
ácido heptanóico (pt)
επτανοϊκό οξύ (el)
хептанова киселина (bg)
Preferred IUPAC name:
Heptanoic acid
IUPAC names:
HEPTANOIC ACID
Heptanoic Acid
Heptanoic acid
heptanoic acid
Heptanoic acid
heptanoic acid
Other names:
Enthanoic acid
Enthanylic acid
Heptoic acid
Heptylic acid
Oenanthic acid
Oenanthylic acid
1-Hexanecarboxylic acid
C7:0 (lipid numbers)
Other identifiers:
111-14-8
607-196-00-2
