Product Name: |
Ethyl heptanoate |
Synonyms: |
ETHYL OENANTHATE;ETHYL N-HEPTANOATE;ETHYL HEPTANOATE;ETHYL HEPTOATE;ETHYL HEPTYLATE;ETHYL ENANTHATE;ENANTHIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;HEPTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER |
CAS: |
106-30-9 |
MF: |
C9H18O2 |
MW: |
158.24 |
EINECS: |
203-382-9 |
Product Categories: |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
Mol File: |
106-30-9.mol |
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Melting point |
−66 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point |
188-189 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
FEMA |
2437 | ETHYL HEPTANOATE |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.412(lit.) |
Fp |
151 °F |
storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
form |
neat |
Merck |
14,3835 |
JECFA Number |
32 |
BRN |
1752311 |
InChIKey |
TVQGDYNRXLTQAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS DataBase Reference |
106-30-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Heptanoic acid, ethyl ester(106-30-9) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Heptanoic acid, ethyl ester (106-30-9) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38-22 |
Safety Statements |
37/39-26-24/25 |
RIDADR |
UN 1993 / PGIII |
WGK Germany |
1 |
RTECS |
MJ2087000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29159080 |
Toxicity |
LD50 orally in rats: >34640 mg/kg (Jenner) |
Description |
Ethyl heptanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of cognac with a corresponding taste. It is also reported with a winy-brandy odor. It is used as a flavor ingredient in foods. |
Chemical Properties |
Ethyl heptanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of cognac with a corresponding taste. It has been also reported to have a winy-brandy odor |
Chemical Properties |
clear colorless liquid |
Chemical Properties |
Ethyl Heptanoate is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor reminiscent of cognac. It is found in fruits and alcoholic beverages and is used in appropriate aroma compositions. |
Uses |
In the manufacture of liqueurs. Plays an important part in the formulation of raspberry, gooseberry, grape, cherry, apricot, currant, bourbon, and other artificial essences. |
Definition |
ChEBI: The fatty acid ethyl ester of heptanoic acid. |
Preparation |
By esterification of heptoic acid; by reacting the silver salt of the acid with ethyl-iodide or with ethyl alcohol in the pres[1]ence of mineral acids. |
Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 2 ppb |
Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fruity and waxy with a green winey nuance. |
Safety Profile |
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, sparks, or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |