Product Description

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

Product Detail

Natural Ethyl heptanoate Basic information


Description References

Product Name:

Natural Ethyl heptanoate

CAS:

106-30-9

MF:

C9H18O2

MW:

158.24

EINECS:

203-382-9

Mol File:

106-30-9.mol

 



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


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)



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.



 

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