Ethyl Heptanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 106-30-9
A strong fruity ester with pineapple and winey cognac facets. Green and fermented in character, it gives a diffusive lift to fruity top notes.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Plum |
| Odor Impact1 | 150 |
| Tenacity2 | 56 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 106-30-9 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl heptanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl heptanoate |
| InChIKey | TVQGDYNRXLTQAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Ethyl Heptylate; Ethyl Heptoate; Oenanthic ether; Ethyl oenanthate; Heptanoic acid, ethyl ester; cognac oil synthetic; enanthic acid ethyl ester; enanthylic ether; ethyl capronate; ethyl enanthate; ethyl heptanoate (natural); ethyl heptanoate natural; ethyl heptoate FCC; ethyl heptoate natural; ethyl N-heptanoate; ethyl N-heptoate; ethyl oenanthylate; ethyl-heptanoate FCC; heptanoic acid ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 188.5 °C |
| Melting Point | -66.1 °C |
| Flash Point | 66.11 °C |
| Density | 0.867 |
| Refractive Index | 1.411 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.680000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.9 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in most fixed oils and in propylene glycol, insoluble in water and glycerol |
| Appearance | Liquid |
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