Enanthic acid, C7H14O2
Enanthic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a seven-carbon chain. It is a colorless oily liquid with an unpleasant, rancid odor. Naturally occurring in some plant oils, it is used in the synthesis of esters for fragrances and flavors. Industrially, enanthic acid serves as an intermediate in the production of lubricants and plasticizers.
Chemical formula
CH3(CH2)5COOH
Other names
- Heptanoic acid
- n-Heptanoic acid
- Oenanthic acid
- Enanthylic acid
- Heptylic acid
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