Heptanoic Acid

Name: Heptanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026055

About Heptanoic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Heptanoic Acid, an impurity of Testosterone registered under CAS number 111-14-8. Formula C7H14O2, molecular weight 130.18 g/mol. Common synonyms include Enanthic acid and Enanthylic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Testosterone, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Heptanoic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Heptanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-026055
CAS Number	111-14-8
IUPAC name	heptanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	130.18 g/mol
Exact mass	130.0994
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	8094

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Enanthic acid, Enanthylic acid, Oenanthic acid, Heptoic acid, n-Heptylic acid, n-Heptoic acid, Oenanthylic acid, 1-Hexanecarboxylic acid, Hexacid C-7, Heptanoic acid (natural), Hepthlic acid, Artec ultra conditioning teat dip

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 111-14-8

Extra Pure

n-Heptanoic acid, extra pure >98%

CAS: 111-14-8
Formula: C₇H₁₄O₂
MW: 130.18 g/mol

VQ-020015

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Heptanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Heptanoic Acid is 111-14-8. It is also known as Enanthic acid, Enanthylic acid, Oenanthic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Heptanoic Acid?

Heptanoic Acid has the molecular formula C7H14O2 and a molecular weight of 130.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is heptanoic acid.

What is Heptanoic Acid used for?

Heptanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Testosterone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Heptanoic Acid can I order?

We supply Heptanoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Heptanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Heptanoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Heptanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Heptanoic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.