What is "cycloheptane"

n. (context organic compound English) An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₇H₁₄; a volatile inflammable liquid.

Cycloheptane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C H. Cycloheptane is used as a nonpolar solvent for the chemical industry and as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. It may be derived by Clemmensen reduction from cycloheptanone. Cycloheptane vapour is irritating to the eyes and may cause respiratory depression if inhaled in large quantity.