Heptan-1-ol

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Heptan-1-ol
1-Heptanol.svg
IUPAC name Heptan-1-ol
Other names Heptyl alcohol
n-Heptyl alcohol
Enanthic alcohol
Identifiers
CAS number [111-70-6]
SMILES
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

Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of combustion ΔcHo298 -4637.9 kJ/mol
Hazards
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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.

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.

References

Template:Alcohols

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