2-heptanol

Independent reference data for 2-heptanol (CAS 543-49-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Found in oil of cloves; [Merck Index] Used as solvent for resins and a frothing agent for ore flotation; [Hawley]Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

2-HEPTANOL; Heptan-2-ol; 543-49-7; s-Heptyl alcohol; 2-Heptyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxyheptane; Amyl methyl carbinol; 1-Methylhexanol; Methyl amyl carbinol; Heptanol-2; Heptyl alcohol, sec-; 2-Heptanol (natural); FEMA No. 3288; NSC 2220; DTXSID1047158; EINECS 208-844-3

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Citrus, Earth, Fried, Mushroom, Oil No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1799)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.1% (2 / 1799)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (96.6%), H312 (99.8%), H315 (94.3%), H319 (97.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (2 of 1799) of reports.

H226 (96.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

2-heptanol is identified by CAS 543-49-7, molecular formula C7H16O and molecular weight 116.12 g/mol. UNII E12FIG07JK; ChEBI 88815; InChIKey CETWDUZRCINIHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 158-160 °C; Boiling Point: 157-161 °C; Flash Point: 160 °F (NFPA, 2010).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.