Heptyl alcohol

At a glance

Heptyl alcohol (1‑heptanol) is a synthetic aliphatic primary alcohol derived from petrochemical feedstocks; it provides a mild, sweet, fatty‑citrus note and is used as a base note and fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
111-70-6
Profile
fresh, green, slightly woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01