2-Heptanone

• CAT Number: M067332
• CAS Number: 110-43-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O
• Molecular Weight: 114.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: heptan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: CATSNJVOTSVZJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)C

2-Heptanone（Cat No.:M067332）is a volatile organic compound with the formula C₇H₁₄O, categorized as a methyl ketone. Naturally present in some plant oils and animal secretions, it has a fruity, banana-like odor. It is used in flavoring agents, perfumes, and industrial solvents, and also appears in food processing as a trace component. In nature, 2-heptanone is found in the alarm pheromones of honeybees and rodent urine. Due to its solvent properties and biological activity, it is also studied for potential use as an insect repellent or anesthetic in pest control research.