| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Propyl heptanoate | [CAS]
7778-87-2 | [Synonyms]
FEMA 2948
PROPYLOENANTHATE
PROPYL HEPTANOATE
n-Propyl heptylate
N-PROPYL HEPTANOATE
n-Propyl n-heptanoate
PROPYL HEPTANOATE 98+%
heptanoicacidpropylester
heptanoicacid,propylester
Propyl heptanoate >=98.0%
Enanthic acid propyl ester
Propyl heptanoate USP/EP/BP
Natural Propyl Heptanoate
Heptanoic acid (2-methylethyl) ester
Propyl heptanoate,n-Propyl heptylate | [EINECS(EC#)]
231-917-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H20O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00048897 | [MOL File]
7778-87-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
172.26 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
−64 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
208 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
0.869 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
2948 | PROPYL HEPTANOATE | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.417(lit.)
| [Fp ]
170 °F
| [Odor]
at 100.00 %. sweet ripe fruity apple pear pineapple grape strawberry wine green | [Odor Type]
fruity | [JECFA Number]
168 | [LogP]
3.90 | [Uses]
Propyl Heptanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable,
colorless liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass, tin, or
resin-lined containers. it is used in apple flavors and modified cof-
fee. it has applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked
goods at 4–18 ppm. | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Heptanoic acid, propyl ester(7778-87-2) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Propyl heptanoate has a characteristic, strong, ether-like odor with a corresponding flavor reminiscent of grape. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in fresh apple and rum. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Propyl heptanoate is a fatty acid ester. | [Preparation]
By treating heptanoic acid with propyl alcohol in the presence of mineral acids, or in benzene solution in the presence of
p-toluenesulfonic acid. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: sweet, waxy, fruity pineapple, pear, apple and citrus notes with a slight,
green, grassy nuance. |
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