4-Heptanone Explained

4-Heptanone or heptan-4-one is an organic compound with the formula (CH3CH2CH2)2CO. It is a colorless liquid.

Synthesis

The compound is synthesized by ketonization, involving the pyrolysis of iron(II) butyrate.[1]

Butyrone is used in the synthesis of 3-propylthio-4-heptanol [1838-73-9],[2] which has found use as a flavor augmenting or enhancing composition in foodstuffs.

Notes and References

  1. Robert. Davis. Charles. Granito. Harry P.. Schultz. 10.15227/orgsyn.047.0075. 4-Heptanone. Organic Syntheses. 1967. 47. 75.
  2. William J. Evers, et al. (1978 to International Flavors and Fragrances Inc).

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "4-Heptanone".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.