Heptanal

At a glance

Heptanal is a synthetically produced C7 aliphatic aldehyde with a fatty, citrus‑green, slightly almond aroma, used as a top‑note in fresh and fruity perfume compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
111-71-7
Profile
fresh, green, fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01