Oct-7-enal

• CAT Number: M001784
• CAS Number: 21573-31-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O
• Molecular Weight: 126.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: oct-7-enal;7-Octenal;Einecs 244-449-2
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: oct-7-enal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h2,8H,1,3-7H2
• InChIKey: LIINGNMKNRSOGW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=CCCCCCC=O

Oct-7-enal(CAT: M001784) is an unsaturated aldehyde with a double bond at the 7th position of an eight-carbon chain. This organic compound is known for its strong, characteristic odor, often described as citrus-like or fruity. It is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industry, where it contributes to creating fresh and fruity notes in perfumes, soaps, and other consumer products. Oct-7-enal is also of interest in food science as a flavoring agent and has been detected in various natural sources, such as citrus fruits. Its aldehyde functional group makes it reactive and useful in organic synthesis, particularly in creating more complex chemical structures.