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4-Heptanone

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4-Heptanone
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4-Heptanone or heptan-4-one is an organic compound with the formula (CH3CH2CH2)2CO. It is a colorless liquid.

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Synthesis

The compound is synthesized by ketonization, involving the pyrolysis of iron(II) butyrate. [2]

Butyrone is used in the synthesis of 3-propylthio-4-heptanol,[3] which has found use as a flavor augmenting or enhancing composition in foodstuffs.

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