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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl heptanoate

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl enanthate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)5COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
158.24
FEMA Number:
2437
Beilstein:
1752311
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
365c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.093
NACRES:
NA.21
grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Kosher
natural
food allergen:
no known allergens

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.412 (lit.)

bp

188-189 °C (lit.)

mp

−66 °C (lit.)

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

melon; fruity; pineapple; rum

SMILES string

CCCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9(10)11-4-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

TVQGDYNRXLTQAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl heptanoate is one of the key flavor volatiles identified in Luzhou-flavor raw spirits and gingko wine.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

165.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

74 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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