FEMA 2810 Property

Melting point:

-22.5°C

Boiling point:

290.75°C

Density 

0.8596

refractive index 

1.4349

FEMA 

2810 | OCTYL HEPTANOATE

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity fatty

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

171

LogP

6.55

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

FEMA 2810 Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Octyl heptanoate has a characteristic fruity, slightly fatty odor and a corresponding flavor. May be prepared by esterification of n-octyl alcohol with heptanoic acid in the presence of mineral acids.

Chemical Properties

Octyl heptanoate has a characteristic fruity, slightly fatty odor and a corresponding flavor.

Uses

Octyl heptanoate has probably no mission in perfumery, but it does fmd some use in flavor compositions. Traces are used in imitation Cherry, Malt,Mulberry, Nut, Coconut, Plum and various fruit complexes, Citrus blends, etc.

Preparation

By esterification of n-octyl alcohol with heptanoic acid in the presence of mineral acids.

Definition

ChEBI: Octyl heptanoate is a carboxylic ester.