2-Heptanol (sec-Heptyl Alcohol) 98% / 99% / ≥99.5% CAS No. 543-49-7 Industrial & Pharmaceutical Grade

2-Heptanol, available in 98%, 99%, and ≥99.5% concentrations, is produced via advanced synthesis technologies including the reaction of pentyl magnesium bromide with acetaldehyde or the reduction of 2-heptanone with sodium metal in ethanol solution . It features excellent solvency power, moderate evaporation rate, and a characteristic mild alcohol odor with fresh lemon-like and herbal-green nuances . As a secondary alcohol with a seven-carbon chain, it is widely used as a solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers, a chemical intermediate for plasticizers and pharmaceuticals, a fragrance ingredient, and a flotation agent in ore processing . Its high purity and consistent quality make it ideal for critical applications requiring precise solvent properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting industrial and pharmaceutical standards .

Scope of Application

• Used as a solvent and co-solvent in nitrocellulose paints, lacquers, and printing inks, enhancing solvency and improving flow and leveling properties ;

• Acts as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of plasticizers, wetting agents, and surfactants for industrial and consumer applications ;

• Widely applied in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate for drug synthesis and in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) ;

• Functions as a fragrance ingredient, contributing fresh, herbal, lemon-like, and oily notes to perfume compositions ;

• Serves as a flotation agent and collector in mineral ore processing, particularly for non-sulfide ores ;

• Used in the synthesis of esters, flavors, and specialty chemicals for various industrial applications ;

• Acts as a laboratory reagent for organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, and as a reference standard for gas chromatography (GC) applications .