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2-Heptanol is a clear, colorless alcohol with a mild alcohol odor. It is largely insoluble in water, which means it floats on water, and it exhibits solubility in various organic solvents. This compound is considered moderately toxic. It is used in different industrial applications, such as a solvent for various resins and as a flotation agent in ore processing. Heptan-2-ol, commonly known as 2-heptanol, is classified as a secondary alcohol. It is a heptane molecule with a hydroxy group (-OH) attached to the second carbon atom, specifically at position 2. This compound plays a role as a bacterial metabolite and a plant metabolite and can be found in various organisms, including Vitis rotundifolia (a species of grape), Coffea arabica (the Arabica coffee plant), and others. 2-Heptanol is a chiral compound, which means it can exist in different enantiomeric forms. The (R)- and (S)-isomers represent two distinct mirror-image configurations of the molecule. These isomers can exhibit different properties and behaviors in chemical reactions and biological processes.

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (98.31%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

• H312 (99.95%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]

• H315 (92.44%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

• H319 (97.77%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Chemical and Physical Properties

Source: PubChem