HEPTYL FORMATE Property

Melting point:

-46.4°C

Boiling point:

178 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.882 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.413(lit.)

FEMA 

2552 | HEPTYL FORMATE

Flash point:

140 °F

Odor

at 100.00 %. green waxy floral herbal plum apple cucumber

Odor Type

green

JECFA Number

121

LogP

2.96

EPA Substance Registry System

Formic acid, heptyl ester (112-23-2)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/38-41

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

LQ8582000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

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

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

HEPTYL FORMATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Heptyl formate has a fruity-floral odor with an orris-rose undertone and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized from n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil.

Chemical Properties

Heptyl formate has a fruity-foral odor with an orris-rose undertone and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum.

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid; fruity odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in kumquat peel oil and beer

Uses

Heptyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as apricot, pear, and plum with applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 1–4 ppm.

Uses

Artificial fruit essences.

Definition

ChEBI: Heptyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

From n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil.

Hazard

Combustible.