2-Heptanol

2-Heptanol is one of the chemical compounds identified in turmeric and turmeric rhizome essential oil. 2-Heptanol can speed up amino acid metabolism and slow down membrane transport, exhibiting antibacterial activity. The rhizome essential oil has good antibacterial and antioxidant properties[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[543-49-7]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H226, H312, H319

Target

Bacterial

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-heptanol.html

Purity

99.65

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC(O)CCCCC

Molecular Formula

C7H16O

Molecular Weight

116.20

Precautions

H226, H312, H319

References & Citations

[1]Sudipta Jena, et al. Deeper insight into the volatile profile of essential oil of two Curcuma species and their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Industrial Crops and Products. Volume 155, 1 November 2020, 112830.|[2]Fangfang Wu, et al. 2-Heptanol inhibits Botrytis cinerea by accelerating amino acid metabolism and retarding membrane transport. Front Plant Sci. 2024 Jun 3:15:1400164.