Methyl heptanoate has a strong, almost fruity, orris-like odor with a currant-like flavor.
Product Name: |
Methyl heptanoate |
Synonyms: |
METHYL HEPTANOATE 99+%;METHYL HEPTANOATE 99+% NATURAL;METHYL ENANTHATE OEKANAL;METHYL HEPTANOATE, STANDARD FOR GC;METHYLHEPTANOATE(SG);ENANTHIC ACID METHYL ESTER: 99.5%;RARECHEM AL BF 0165;N-HEPTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER |
CAS: |
106-73-0 |
MF: |
C8H16O2 |
MW: |
144.21 |
EINECS: |
203-428-8 |
Product Categories: |
Analytical Chemistry;Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (GC Standard);Standard Materials for GC |
Mol File: |
106-73-0.mol |
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Melting point |
-56°C |
Boiling point |
172-173 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
FEMA |
2705 | METHYL HEPTANOATE |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.411(lit.) |
Fp |
127 °F |
storage temp. |
Store below +30°C. |
form |
Liquid |
JECFA Number |
167 |
BRN |
1747147 |
CAS DataBase Reference |
106-73-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Heptanoic acid, methyl ester(106-73-0) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Methyl heptanoate (106-73-0) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
16-26-36 |
RIDADR |
UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany |
2 |
RTECS |
MJ2297500 |
HS Code |
2915 90 70 |
HazardClass |
3.2 |
PackingGroup |
III |
Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Description |
Methyl heptanoate has a strong, almost fruity, orris-like odor with a currant-like flavor. Methyl heptanoate may be prepared by treating heptanoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of HCL or H2SO4. |
Chemical Properties |
Methyl heptanoate has a strong, almost fruity, orris-like odor and currant-like flavor. |
Chemical Properties |
clear colorless liquid |
Preparation |
By treating heptanoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4 |
Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 4 ppb |
Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 35 ppm: sweet fruity and green |
Preparation Products |
Misoprostol-->methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-di-methyl-cyclopropane carboxylate |