Natural Ethyl Heptanoate

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Natural Ethyl heptanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of cognac with a corresponding taste.

Natural Ethyl heptanoate Basic information

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Natural Ethyl heptanoate Chemical Properties

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)

Natural Ethyl heptanoate Safety Information

Natural Ethyl heptanoate Usage

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.