4-Heptanone
Aroma Chemical CAS 123-19-3
A fruity note with a cognac and pineapple character and a soft cheese facet. Sweet and natural, it adds a fermented fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fermented |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
Identification
| CAS Number | 123-19-3 |
| INCI Name | Dipropyl ketone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 114.19 |
| IUPAC Name | heptan-4-one |
| InChIKey | HCFAJYNVAYBARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyrone, di-N-propyl ketone, di(n-propyl) ketone, dipropyl ketone, DPK, heptan-4-one, 4-heptanone (dipropyl ketone) natural, 4-heptanone natural, heptanone-4, ketone, dipropyl, propyl ketone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 144.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -33.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 48.89 °C |
| Density | 0.79300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.197000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.996 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3511 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 3200 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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