N-HEPTYL CAPROATE Property

Melting point:

-34.4°C

Boiling point:

260.97°C

Density 

0.8611

refractive index 

1.4293

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol and oils.

color 

Colorless liquid.

Odor

at 100.00 %. damp green sappy freshly bruised mallow or dock leaves

Odor Type

green

LogP

5.371 (est)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

N-HEPTYL CAPROATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Production Methods

n-heptyl hexanoate is produced by direct esterification of n-Heptanol with Caproic acid under azeotropic conditions.