Ethyl heptanoate
ALDRICH/W243701 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Ethyl enanthate
CAS Number: 106-30-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H18O2
Molecular Weight: 158.24
EC Number: 203-382-9
MDL Number: MFCD00009538
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 188-189 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9 |
| InChI key | TVQGDYNRXLTQAP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −66 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | fruity; pineapple; rum |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCC(=O)OCC |
| General description: | Ethyl heptanoate is one of the key flavor volatiles identified in Luzhou-flavor raw spirits and gingko wine. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 20 kg in poly drum |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 165.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 74 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 188-189 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −66 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2437 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

