4-Heptanone

4-Heptanone finds a variety of applications across different industries:

• Solvent Use: It serves as a solvent for nitrocellulose and synthetic resins, making it valuable in paint formulations and coatings.
• Flavoring Agent: The compound is utilized in food flavoring due to its fruity aroma profile.
• Analytical Chemistry: It acts as an internal standard in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for analyzing potential carcinogens like 3-monochloro-1,2-propanediol found in soy sauce.

The biological activity of 4-heptanone is primarily noted in its potential effects on human health. Inhalation or skin contact with this compound may cause irritation or burns. Animal studies indicate that exposure to high concentrations can lead to narcosis and respiratory irritation. The compound exhibits low oral toxicity, with an LD50 value of approximately 3730 mg/kg in rats.

Additionally, 4-heptanone has been detected in urine samples, suggesting metabolic pathways involving this compound may have implications for exposure assessment related to plasticizers and other environmental factors.

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All products are for research and development use only, not for any other uses, and must be handled by technically-qualified persons.

These products are explicitly not intended to be used in foods and/or cosmetics and/or drugs (human and veterinary) and/or consumer products and/or biocides and/or pesticides of any kind unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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