Identity
- CAS number:111-71-7
- Chemical name: n-Heptaldehyde
- Common name: n-Heptanal, n-Heptylic aldehyde, Oenanthol, Heptanaldehyde, Aldehyde C-7, Enanthal, Heptyl aldehyde
Arkema is a Founding Member of Pragati:
The World's First Sustainable Castor Program
The goal of the Pragati project is to enable sustainable castor crop production.
Key Properties
- Purity ≥ 95%
- 100% of vegetable oil origin (castor oil)
- A 100% linear and saturated aldehyde
- Colorless liquid
- Chemical formula : CH3-(CH2)5-CHO
Main Applications
This 100% bio-based heptaldehyde is mainly used as a synthesis intermediate in:
- Flavors and Fragrances industry
- Agrochemicals
- Fine chemistry
Oleris® n-Heptaldehyde Certifications
- Oleris® n-heptaldehyde is Kosher certificated, free of BSE-TSE, and is GMO free
- Oleris® n-heptaldehyde is compliant with the raw materials standard that can be used in the formulation of cosmetics certified according to the Natural and Organic ECOCERT standard and meets the specifications of the Food Chemical Codex, but is not intended for a use as a direct food ingredient
- For industrial use only
Arkema is a Founding Member of Pragati:
The World's First Sustainable Castor Program
The goal of the Pragati project is to to enable sustainable castor crop production by:
- Using good agricultural practices to increase yield and farmer income
- Efficiently using water resources, and maintenance of soil fertility
- Driving the adoption of good waste management practices
- Enabling better health and safety practices, and respecting human rights