What is C7H14O? Important Knowledge About C7H14O

1. Definition of C₇H₁₄O
   C₇H₁₄O is the chemical formula of heptan-3-one. C₇H₁₄O belongs to the group of ketones, a type of organic compound containing a carbonyl group (>C=O) with the carbon atom of the carbonyl group directly linked to hydrogen atoms or organic groups.

1.1 Naming
1.1.1 The common name is heptan-3-one.
1.1.2 The English name is Heptanone-3.

1.2 Atomic Structure
The C₇H₁₄O molecule consists of 7 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom.

1.3 Atomic Mass
The atomic mass of C₇H₁₄O is 114.19 Dalton.

1.4 Ion Structure
C₇H₁₄O does not form ions because it is a non-polar organic compound.

2. Properties of C₇H₁₄O
   2.1 Physical properties of C₇H₁₄O
   C₇H₁₄O is liquid at standard conditions, colorless, and has a characteristic ketone odor. Its pH is undetermined because it is non-polar.

2.2 Chemical properties of C₇H₁₄O
C₇H₁₄O is easily oxidized to organic acids.

3. Common chemical equations of C₇H₁₄O
   C₇H₁₄O commonly participates in oxidation reactions, the first stage of oxidizing heptan-3-one results in fatty acids.

4. Synthesis of C₇H₁₄O
   4.1 Laboratory synthesis of C₇H₁₄O
   C₇H₁₄O is typically synthesized by heating heptanol-3 with excess H₂SO₄.

4.2 Industrial synthesis of C₇H₁₄O
On an industrial scale, C₇H₁₄O is produced by oxidizing heptane.