1-Heptanol is an

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with a seven carbon chain and the structural formula of CH₃(CH₂)₆OH. It is a clear colorless liquid that is very slightly soluble in water, but miscible with ether and ethanol.

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There are three other isomers of heptanol that have a straight chain,

2-heptanol 2-Heptanol is a chemical compound which is an isomer of heptanol. It is a secondary alcohol with the hydroxyl on the second carbon of the straight seven-carbon chain. 2-Heptanol is chiral, so (R)- and (S)- isomers exist. See also * 1-Heptanol ...

3-heptanol 3-Heptanol or heptan-3-ol is an organic alcohol with the chemical formula C7H16O.3-Heptanol

4-heptanol, which differ by the location of the alcohol functional group. Heptanol is commonly used in cardiac electrophysiology experiments to block

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s and increase axial resistance between myocytes. Increasing axial resistance will decrease conduction velocity and increase the heart's susceptibility to reentrant excitation and sustained arrhythmias. 1-Heptanol has a pleasant smell and is used in cosmetics for its fragrance.