Heptanoic Acid
Aroma Chemical CAS 111-14-8
A sharp note with a sour cheesy character and a soft sweaty facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Acidic |
| Descriptor 2 | Fatty |
| Descriptor 3 | Burnt |
Identification
| CAS Number | 111-14-8 |
| INCI Name | Heptanoic acid |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 130.18 |
| IUPAC Name | heptanoic acid |
| InChIKey | MNWFXJYAOYHMED-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
enanthic acid, enanthylic acid, 2-etossietil-acetato, 1-heptanoic acid, N-heptanoic acid, nat. heptanoic acid, heptanoic acid 99%, (naturals), heptanoic acid natural, heptanoic acid, natural, heptoic acid, N-heptoic acid, N-heptylic acid, 1-hexane carboxylic acid, 1-hexanecarboxylic acid, oenanthic acid, oenanthylic acid
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 222.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -11.00 °C |
| Density | 0.91000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.058000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.420 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2820 mg/L @ 25 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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