1-AMINOHEPTANE

Synonym(s):1-Aminoheptane

CAS NO.：111-68-2
Empirical Formula: C7H17N
Molecular Weight: 115.22
MDL number: MFCD00008244
EINECS: 203-895-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:09:39

What is 1-AMINOHEPTANE?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID

Chemical properties

1-Aminoheptane is a flammable liquid.

The Uses of 1-AMINOHEPTANE

1-Aminoheptane can be used to prepare implantable devices having antibacterial properties and multifunctional surfaces.

The Uses of 1-AMINOHEPTANE

Heptylamine is used in organic syntheses.

The Uses of 1-AMINOHEPTANE

1-Heptylamine has been used as an internal standard in the determination of biogenic monoamines and biogenic diamines by the fluorescence-HPLC method. It has also been used to study the effect of hydration on the gaseous structure of protonated heptylamine by infrared photo dissociation (IRPD) spectroscopy and computational chemistry.

Definition

ChEBI: Heptylamine is an alkylamine.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 14, p. 3839, 1973 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)87051-9
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 37, p. 335, 1972 DOI: 10.1021/jo00967a042

Hazard

Combustible.

Purification Methods

Dry it in over KOH pellets for 24hours, then decant it and fractionally distil it. Store away from CO2. [Beilstein 4 IV 734.]

Properties of 1-AMINOHEPTANE

Melting point:	-23 °C
Boiling point:	154-156 °C(lit.)
Density	0.777 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	4.3-8hPa at 20-30℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.424(lit.)
Flash point:	95 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
pka	10.67(at 25℃)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to slightly yellow
Water Solubility	Soluble in water 6791 mg/L @ 25°C.
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	1731688
CAS DataBase Reference	111-68-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Heptanamine (111-68-2)

Safety information for 1-AMINOHEPTANE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H301:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.