Identity
- CAS number: 111-70-6
- Chemical name: n-Heptanol
- Common name: Enanthic alcohol, heptyl alcohol, heptan-1-ol, 1-heptanol, heptanol
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 ≥ 99%
- 100% of vegetable oil origin (castor oil)
- Fatty alcohol
- 100% linear and saturated carbon chain
- Colorless liquid
- Chemical formula: CH3-(CH2)6-OH
Main Applications
Oleris® n-Heptanol can be used as a synthesis intermediate in the flavors and fragrances industry, and in cosmetics.
It is also employed in more technical applications like in the production of plasticizers for polymer modification.
Flavors and Fragrances Applications
This 100% vegetable-based heptanol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of aromatic chemicals like:
γ-Decalactone (3-decalactone) with a fruity peachy character
Esters from C1 to C8 acids with green, floral or fruity notes
Cosmetic Applications
- Oleris® n-Heptanol is a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of cosmetic ingredients with a vegetable origin, such as emollients, and surfactants
- INCI name: heptanol
Plastic Applications
- Heptanol is an alcohol with a seven carbon chain, a clear colorless liquid that is very slightly soluble in water, but miscible with ether, and ethanol
- Oleris® n-heptanol can be used as a synthesis intermediate in the manufacturing of phthalate free plasticizers
Oleris® n-heptanol Certifications
- Oleris® n-heptanol is Kosher certificated, free of BSE-TSE, and is GMO free
- Oleris® n-heptanol 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