C7H15OH is called n-heptanol in English. This is a primary alcohol with a chemical structure consisting of an unsaturated carbon chain, with the general formula is CnH2n+1OH.
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Definition of C7H15OH
C7H15OH, also known as n-heptanol, is a chemical compound of the primary alcohol type. This means it has a hydroxyl group (-OH) directly linked to a carbon atom.
1.2 The molecular mass of C7H15OH consists of 7 carbon atoms, 15 hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom.
1.3 The atomic weight of C7H15OH is 116.20 g/mol.
1.4 The molecular structure of n-heptanol consists of a chain of 7 carbon atoms linked together by single bonds and a hydroxyl group at the end of the chain. -
Properties
2.1 Physical properties: C7H15OH is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Its pH is neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties: n-heptanol can react with other compounds to form new compounds. It can also be oxidized to produce higher-order compounds like aldehydes, acids… -
Common chemical equations
C7H15OH can react with metals, acids, salts, and non-metals under certain conditions to form new compounds. -
Synthesis of C7H15OH
4.1 In the laboratory, C7H15OH can be synthesized from basic chemical reactions. A typical way is through the reaction between carbon compounds and water, or between carbon compounds and hydrogen.
4.2 On an industrial scale, n-heptanol is typically produced from carbon and hydrogen in a process called the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.