Heptanal (Heptaldehyde), CAS 111-71-7, is an aliphatic aldehyde used in fragrance evaluation and organic synthesis. Before technical review, specify the required GC assay, water, acid value, color and stabilizer status for the offered grade.
Heptanal (Heptaldehyde) CAS 111-71-7
- CAS: 111-71-7
- Synonyms: Heptanal, Heptaldehyde, n-Heptanal, Enanthaldehyde, Heptyl aldehyde
- Einecs: 203-898-4
- Molecular Formula: C7H14O
- Grade: GC assay, water, acid value, color, stabilizer requirement
- Package: Confirm compatible sealed packaging, oxidation or static-control needs and dangerous-goods transport conditions.
Product Description
Product Identity and Specification
| Item | Information to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Heptanal (Heptaldehyde) |
| CAS Number | 111-71-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O |
| Molecular Weight | 114.19 g/mol |
| Material Type | Aldehyde intermediate |
| Grade / Key Specifications | GC assay, water, acid value, color, stabilizer requirement |
| Available Form | Confirm against the current specification and offered form |
| Documents | Current COA, TDS and SDS for the offered grade |
Applications and Grade Selection
Heptanal (Heptaldehyde) is evaluated for fragrance evaluation and organic synthesis. Grade selection should be based on GC assay, water, acid value, color, stabilizer requirement and application testing, not on a generic purity, grade or performance claim.
Storage and Packaging
Confirm compatible sealed packaging, oxidation or static-control needs and dangerous-goods transport conditions.
Safety and Documentation
Review the current SDS before handling Heptanal (Heptaldehyde). Confirm hazards, PPE, incompatibilities, emergency measures, transport classification and receiving-site controls for the exact supplied form; the product page is not a substitute for lot and shipment documents.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Q:
Does the name Heptanal establish food, fragrance or other regulated suitability?
A: No. The name and CAS identify the substance, not a regulatory or application-specific grade. Request the current specification and supporting documents for the intended use. -
Q:
Why should stabilizer status be stated for Heptanal?
A: Aldehyde specifications can differ by grade. State whether a stabilizer is permitted or excluded, then confirm assay, water, acid value and color on the offered lot COA.
Ordering & Documentation
Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.
Documents
COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.
Quotation
Send the CAS number, grade, quantity, packing preference and destination.
Sample & Supply
Support is available for samples, trial orders, bulk and repeat supply.
Storage & Shipping
Product-specific conditions are confirmed before order.


