Heptene

Heptene

Heptene

Chemical compound

Heptene is a higher olefin, or alkene with the formula C7H14. The commercial product is a liquid that is a mixture of isomers. It is used as an additive in lubricants, as a catalyst, and as a surfactant. This chemical is also known as heptylene.

  • A log-lin vapor pressure chart of Heptene compared with various liquids
    A log-lin vapor pressure chart of Heptene compared with various liquids
Not to be confused with heptane or heptyne.
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References

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    1-Heptene at Sigma-Aldrich

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