Heptanal or heptanaldehyde is an alkyl aldehyde. It is a colourless liquid with a strong fruity odor, which is used as precursor to components in perfumes and lubricants. ==Production== It can be obtained from castor oil by distillation under reduced pressure. It is synthesized by degradation of the esters of ricinoleic acid. It is also prepared b...
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CH3(CH2)5CHO; heptaldehyde;obtained from the ricinoleic acid of castor oil by chemical means; used in the manufacture of ethyl oenanthate, a constituent of many artificial essences (flavors). ... Synonym: enanthal, oenanthal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hep′tă-năl Definitions: 1. A constituent of many artificial essences (flavors) obtained from the ricinoleic acid of castor oil by chemical means; used in the manufacture of ethyl oenanthate. Synonyms: enanthal, oenanthal
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