6-Oxoheptanoic acid
Also known as: 5-Acetylvaleric acid, 5-Acetylpentanoic acid, 6-Ketoheptanoic acid, 6-Ketoenanthic acid, 6-Oxoenanthic acid, 6-Oxoheptanoic acid, Heptanoic acid, 6-oxo-, MFCD00051479, EINECS 221-512-2
6-Oxoheptanoic acid (CAS 3128-07-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.168 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 35-37 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 299.3±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 149.1±19.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3128-07-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-42009-7
- Molecular Formula
- C7H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 144.168 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 35-37 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 299.3±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 149.1±19.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 144.078644 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | 0.17 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.444 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 6-Oxoheptanoic acid?
The CAS number of 6-Oxoheptanoic acid is 3128-07-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Oxoheptanoic acid?
6-Oxoheptanoic acid has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.168 g/mol.
Is 6-Oxoheptanoic acid hazardous?
6-Oxoheptanoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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