How much do you know about heptanoic acid used in organic synthesis?

[alias]n-heptanoic acid, grapeflower acid

[Molecular formula]C7H14O2

[Structural formula]CH3(CH2)5COOH

［Properties］ Heptanoic acid is a colorless transparent oily liquid with a slight smell of putrid fat. Relative density 0.9181 (20°C), melting point -7.5°C, boiling point 223.5°C, refractive index 1.4230 (20°C), viscosity 4.33mPa·s (20°C) Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, nitric acid, di Methyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide, etc. It is found naturally in hops, calamus, violet leaves, acacia and castor oil. This product belongs to saturated fatty acid, the carboxyl group can undergo esterification, salt formation, acid chloride, amidation, chlorination, pyrolysis, reduction and other reactions, and the alkyl group can undergo halogenation reaction.

［Application］Used in organic synthesis to produce enanthate such as ethyl enanthate, butyl enanthate, amyl enanthate, etc. It can also be used as a food spice and as a raw material for spices.

［Brief preparation method］Using 1-hexene and synthesis gas as raw materials, first undergo carbonylation to generate heptanal, and then pass through air Oxidation produces heptanoic acid.

[Safety and Protection]This product is non-toxic. Packed in aluminum drum. Net weight 100kg. Storage and transportation according to general chemical regulations, store in a cool and dry place.