Methyl Heptanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 106-73-0
A sweet fruity note with a green orris character and a soft berry facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Berry |
Identification
| CAS Number | 106-73-0 |
| INCI Name | Methyl heptanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 144.21 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl heptanoate |
| InChIKey | XNCNNDVCAUWAIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acrylic acid 2-ethoxyethanol ester, acrylic acid, 2-ethoxyethanol ester, artificial cognac oil, heptanoic acid methyl ester, heptanoic acid, methyl ester, methyl enanthate, methyl heptanoate (natural), methyl heptanoate natural, methyl heptoate, methyl heptylate, methyl N-heptylate, methyl oenanthylate, methyl-heptanoate, 2-propenoic acid-2-ethoxyethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 174.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -56.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 52.78 °C |
| Density | 0.86000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.430000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.823 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 308.7 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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