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7-octen-2-one is an methyl ketone that is octan-2-one carrying a double bond at position 7. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a methyl ketone and an olefinic compound. 7-Octen-2-one, bearing the molecular formula C8H14O and a molecular mass of around 126.199 g/mol, is distinguished by a double bond located at the 7th position of its carbon chain. This attribute categorizes it among the methyl ketones and olefins. The compound is noted for its metabolic role[1]. Regarding its physical characteristics, 7-Octen-2-one has a density near 0.8±0.1 g/cm³, and its boiling point is recorded at 195.3±19.0 °C under standard atmospheric pressure. The vapor pressure of this compound at room temperature (25°C) is approximately 0.4±0.4 mmHg, with a flash point of 62.3±8.4 °C. It exhibits a water solubility of about 1579 mg/L at 25°C, which indicates a reasonable degree of solubility in water[2]. The compound has found utility in a range of uses, particularly in the synthesis of various chemical entities. Historical references to the synthesis of 7-Octen-2-one can be traced to literature from 1978, 1984, and 1986, underlining its enduring significance in the field of chemical research[3]. While 7-Octen-2-one serves multiple industrial and scientific purposes, detailed safety guidelines and GHS classifications specific to this compound have yet to be provided. This absence underscores the importance of adhering to general chemical safety standards when handling and applying this compound, to ensure safety and compliancev[3].

Reference

1. ChEBI. "CHEBI:87581 - 7-octen-2-one." EMBL-EBI. https://www.ebi.ac.uk/chebi/searchId.do?chebiId=CHEBI:87581

2. ChemSpider. "7-Octen-2-one | C8H14O." Accessed on ChemSpider. https://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.18224.html 

3. ChemSynthesis. "7-octen-2-one - 3664-60-6, C8H14O." https://www.chemsynthesis.com/base/chemical-structure-4517.html

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

• H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]

• H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]