2-Heptanone, a volatile organic compound, belongs to a class of odorous ketones. The impact of 2-heptanone on the behavioral responses of worker honeybees has been reported. The kinetic of reduction of 2-heptanone by samarium iodide in the presence of hexamethylphosphoramide has been analyzed by gas chromatography (GC).
Synonyms: Methyl pentyl ketone
Molecular Formula: C7H14O
Molecular Weight: 114.19
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)4COCH3
MDL Number: MFCD00009513
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: -35 C (lit.)
Density: 0.82 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.408 (lit.)
Application: 2-Heptanone has been used as a standard odorous compound in a study to understand the odor responses in basiconic, intermediate and trichoid olfactory receptor neurons of Drosophila melanogaster.
Material category: Solvents
Material Group 1: Performance Grade Solvents
Material Group 2: Reagent Grade Solvents
Storage condition: Room Temperature
Shipment condition: Room Temperature
C.A.S. Number 1: 110-43-0