2-heptene

Name:
2-heptene
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	2-heptylene
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)3CH:CHCH3 (cis and trans isomers)
Properties:
Colorless liquid. D (cis) 0.708, (trans) 0.704, (commercial) 0.7010–0.7050 (20/4C), bp (trans) 98C, (cis) 98.5C, (commercial) 97–99C, refr index 1.406(20C); flash p (commercial) 28F (−2.2C). Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, petroleum, and coal tar solvents; insoluble in water.
Hazard:
Flammable, dangerous fire risk.
Use:
Suggested as plant growth-retardant.