4-Heptenal

At a glance

Synthetic unsaturated aldehyde derived from petrochemical heptene; provides a fresh, green‑citrus, slightly fatty aroma used in fruity and citrus accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, petrochemical-derived
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
6728-31-0
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01