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