1-Heptanol

Agent Name
1-Heptanol
CAS Number
111-70-6
Formula
C7-H16-O
Major Category
Solvents
1-Heptanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Hydroxyheptane; Alcohol C-7; C7 alcohol; Enanthic alcohol; Enanthyl alcohol; Fatty alcohol(C7); Gentanol; Heptyl alcohol; Heptyl alcohol (natural); Heptyl alcohol, primary; Hexyl carbinol; Hydroxy heptane; Hydroxyheptane; N-Heptanol-1 [French]; Pri-n-heptyl alcohol; l'Alcool N-heptylique primaire [French]; n-Heptan-1-ol; n-Heptanol; n-Heptyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless fragrant liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as an organic intermediate, solvent, and additive in cosmetics, fragrances, and flavoring agents; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [HSDB] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] Defats the skin; May cause effects on the central nervous system; [ICSC] An irritant; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.216 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.06 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 6,600 mg/m3/2h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 76.6 deg C; [Hawley] Odor threshold (recognition) from CHEMINFO; VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: