Natural Ethyl heptanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of cognac with a corresponding taste.
Product Name: |
Natural Ethyl heptanoate |
CAS: |
106-30-9 |
MF: |
C9H18O2 |
MW: |
158.24 |
EINECS: |
203-382-9 |
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. |
Description |
Ethyl heptanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of heptanoic acid and ethanol. It is used in the flavor industry because of its odor that is similar to grape. |
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. |
Occurrence |
Reported found in apple, tangerine peel, grape, pineapple, strawberry, peas, hops beer, apricot, Vitis labrusca, cheeses, butter, milk, beer, cognac, brandy, whiskey, rum, grape wines, cocoa, filberts, olive, passion fruit, plums, corn oil and nectarines. |
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. |
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. |