1-Heptanol
CAS 111-70-6
EC 203-897-9
Formula C7H16O
MW 116.2 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPlastics & Polymers Flavoring & AcidulantEmulsification & DispersionAntioxidant & StabilizerCross-linking & Curing
Description
1-Heptanol (CAS 111-70-6) is a seven-carbon primary alcohol, also known commercially as Gentanol and listed under FEMA 2548. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 29051900. It is registered under REACH and fully compliant with European chemical regulations.
In personal care formulations, 1-heptanol functions as an emulsion stabilizer by reinforcing interfacial films between oil and water phases, improving long-term stability. In coatings and polymer systems, it acts as a crosslinker and heat stabilizer, participating in curing reactions that build network structure and thermal resistance. It also contributes fragrance character in finished cosmetic products.
This material is supplied as a technical-grade colourless liquid, with higher-purity grades available for fragrance and flavour applications meeting FEMA 2548 specifications. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Full REACH documentation, including Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis, is available on request.
In personal care formulations, 1-heptanol functions as an emulsion stabilizer by reinforcing interfacial films between oil and water phases, improving long-term stability. In coatings and polymer systems, it acts as a crosslinker and heat stabilizer, participating in curing reactions that build network structure and thermal resistance. It also contributes fragrance character in finished cosmetic products.
This material is supplied as a technical-grade colourless liquid, with higher-purity grades available for fragrance and flavour applications meeting FEMA 2548 specifications. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers. Full REACH documentation, including Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis, is available on request.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -34.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 175.8 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.8219 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 165 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| Odor | Weak alcoholic. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 2.85 g/L (100 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.424(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.2 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H227H315H319
P
P210P264P280P321P403P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29051900 |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Heptanolheptan-1-olheptyl alcoholGentanolALCOHOL C7N-HEPTANOL
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