Hept2en1ol

Hept-2-en-1-ol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H14O. It is an unsaturated alcohol, meaning it contains a carbon-carbon double bond and a hydroxyl group. Specifically, the double bond is located between the second and third carbon atoms, and the hydroxyl group is attached to the first carbon atom. This compound exists as two geometric isomers: (E)-hept-2-en-1-ol and (Z)-hept-2-en-1-ol, due to the restricted rotation around the double bond.

(E)-hept-2-en-1-ol and (Z)-hept-2-en-1-ol are stereoisomers that differ in the spatial arrangement of the substituents around the double bond. In the (E) isomer, the higher priority groups on each carbon of the double bond are on opposite sides, while in the (Z) isomer, they are on the same side. These isomers can exhibit different physical and chemical properties.

Hept-2-en-1-ol can be found in nature and is known to contribute to the aroma of certain fruits and flowers. It is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry and as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. Its synthesis can be achieved through various organic reactions, including the reduction of hept-2-enal or through Grignard reactions. The specific isomer often dictates its application and sensory characteristics.