| Term Name: | heptanoic acid |
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| Synonyms: | CH3-[CH2]5-COOH, enanthic acid, enanthylic acid, heptanoic acid, Heptansaeure, heptoic acid, heptylic acid, n-heptanoic acid, n-heptoic acid, n-heptylic acid, oenanthic acid, Oenanthsaeure, oenanthylic acid |
| Definition: | A C7, straight-chain fatty acid that contributes to the odour of some rancid oils. Used in the preparation of esters for the fragrance industry, and as an additive in cigarettes. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:45571] ( EBI ) |