4-Heptanone

Chemical compound

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.^[2]

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

References

1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. "#0242". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
2. Davis, Robert; Granito, Charles; Schultz, Harry P. (1967). "4-Heptanone". Organic Syntheses. 47: 75. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.047.0075.
3. William J. Evers, et al. U.S. patent 4,097,615 (1978 to International Flavors and Fragrances Inc).