Methyl heptanoate
ALDRICH/W270504 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Methyl enanthate
CAS Number: 106-73-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 203-428-8
MDL Number: MFCD00009537
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)5COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 172-173 °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 |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8 |
InChI key | XNCNNDVCAUWAIT-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | green; fruity; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCC(=O)OC |
General description: | Methyl heptanoate has been identified in pineapple, Hardy kiwifruit and salak fruit. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in steel drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P370 + P378 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 16-26-36 |
RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 125.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 52 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 172-173 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2705 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |