4-Heptanone
4-Heptanone or heptan-4-one is an organic compound with the formula 2CO. It is a colorless liquid.
Synthesis
The compound is synthesized by ketonization, involving the pyrolysis of iron butyrate.Butyrone is used in the synthesis of 3-propylthio-4-heptanol, which has found use as a flavor augmenting or enhancing composition in foodstuffs.