HEPTYL ALCOHOL (CED0004118)

Heptyl alcohol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H16O and an average molecular weight of 116.20 g/mol. HEPTYL ALCOHOL belongs to the fatty alcohols, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound is utilized as a fragrance, as well as a flavouring and nutrient. It is found in or released from 37 recorded sources. Within the category of household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and pipe accessories, among others. In the realm of food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food contact materials, food preservation, the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is recorded in drinking water and water supply, as well as in building and construction materials such as tents or canopies. Its presence is also noted in electrical and electronic equipment, including antennas, coils, contacts, auxiliary devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Recorded exposure routes for heptyl alcohol include oral, inhalation, and touch.