Oleris® Bio-Based n-Heptaldehyde
Oleris® n-Heptaldehyde or n-Heptanal is a saturated and 100% linear aldehyde.
Oleris® n-Heptaldehyde is mainly used as a synthesis intermediate in the manufacture of aromatic chemicals.
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

Alpha-amyl-cinnamaldehyde (ACA, jasminaldehyde)

Dihydrojasmone (3-methyl-2-pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one)

2-heptylcyclopentanone

Methyl-2-nonenoate (Melon nonenoate)

γ-Nonalactone (gamma-nonalactone, aldehyde C18)

Cyclic and linear acetals

δ-Dodecalactone (delta-dodecalactone, 6-heptyldeltalactone)
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