2-Heptanol

Relative density (water = 1): 0.82

0.817-0.819 (20 °C)

Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.35

soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water

(in ethanol)

160 °F (NFPA, 2010)

71 °C c.c.

158-160 °C

157-161 °C

1.23 [mmHg]

Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 0.133

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.1% (2 of 1799) of reports.

Warning

H226 (96.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P317, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1799 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Chemical: 2-Heptanol

2-Heptanol is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 2-Heptanol are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 04-05-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/23153

2-Heptanol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Excerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

Combustible. Above 71 °C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.

A severe eye irritant; A respiratory tract and mild skin irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; Defats the skin; [ICSC] Based on animal studies, a severe eye irritant that may cause permanent damage; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]

2-HEPTANOL is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Fresh air, rest.

Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

Cough. Sore throat.

Dry skin.

Redness. Pain.

Burning sensation.

Found in oil of cloves; [Merck Index] Used as solvent for resins and a frothing agent for ore flotation; [Hawley]

Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

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2-Heptanol: ACTIVE