Heptyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 112-06-1
A fresh green fruity note with a juicy pear and apricot character. Soft and natural, it adds a sweet fruity lift to pear and rose accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 6 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 112-06-1 |
| INCI Name | Heptyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | heptyl acetate |
| InChIKey | ZCZSIDMEHXZRLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Acetic acid, heptyl ester, 1-Heptyl acetate, Heptanyl acetate, N-heptyl acetate, Acetate C-7, n-Heptyl ethanoate, Heptyl ethanoate, Heptylacetate, Heptanol acetate, n-Heptyl acetate (natural), 4-02-00-00162 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), acetic acid heptyl ester, acetic acid heptylester, N heptyl acetate, heptyl acetate (natural), heptyl acetate natural, heptyl-acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 192.5 °C |
| Melting Point | -50.2 °C |
| Flash Point | 67.8 °C |
| Density | 0.875 |
| Refractive Index | 1.411 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.510000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.9 |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, ether; insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Heptyl acetate is a colorless liquid. (USCG, 1999) |
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