Methyl heptanoate
SIAL/75218 - analytical standard
Synonym: Heptanoic acid methyl ester; 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: C8H16O2
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥99.8% (GC) |
bp | 171-172 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.880 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
functional group | ester |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8 |
InChI key | XNCNNDVCAUWAIT-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
shipped in | ambient |
SMILES string | CCCCCCC(=O)OC |
storage temp. | room temp |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Methyl heptanoate may be used as an external standard for the extraction and quantification of aroma compounds in stratch matrices using gas chromatography technique. |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Methyl heptanoate is a fatty acid ester prepared by treating heptanoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food products. |
Packaging: | 1, 5 mL in glass bottle |
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 | ≥99.8% (GC) |
bp | 171-172 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.880 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |