Heptane

Heptane is a straight-chain alkane with seven carbon atoms. It has been found in Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi). Among its listed roles, it functions as a non-polar solvent and a plant metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and an alkane. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Heptyl hydride and Dipropyl methane. Its PubChem CID is 8900.

CAS No 142-82-5
Molecular Formula C7H16
Molecular Weight 100.20 g/mol
Synonyms heptane

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