What is c7h14oh?

The molecular formula C7H14OH represents a primary alcohol with seven carbon atoms and -OH (hydroxyl) functional group. It is commonly known as heptanol or heptyl alcohol. This compound has several isomers, including 1-heptanol, 2-heptanol, 3-heptanol, 4-heptanol, 5-heptanol, 6-heptanol, and 2-methyl-6-heptanol. Heptanol is a colorless liquid with a strong odor and is miscible with water and other organic solvents. It can be produced by the reduction of heptanal, obtained from castor oil or heptanaldehyde, using various reducing agents like sodium borohydride, lithium aluminum hydride, or catalytic hydrogenation. Heptanol is primarily used as a solvent, flavoring agent, and in the production of other chemical compounds.