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Propyl heptanoate

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Propyl heptanoate Basic information

Product Name:
Propyl heptanoate
Synonyms:
  • heptanoicacid,propylester
  • heptanoicacidpropylester
  • n-Propyl n-heptanoate
  • N-PROPYL HEPTANOATE
  • PROPYL HEPTANOATE
  • FEMA 2948
  • Enanthic acid propyl ester
  • Heptanoic acid (2-methylethyl) ester
CAS:
7778-87-2
MF:
C10H20O2
MW:
172.26
EINECS:
231-917-6
Mol File:
7778-87-2.mol
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Propyl heptanoate Chemical Properties

Melting point:
−64 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
208 °C(lit.)
Density 
0.869 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA 
2948 | PROPYL HEPTANOATE
refractive index 
n20/D 1.417(lit.)
Flash point:
170 °F
Odor
at 100.00 %. sweet ripe fruity apple pear pineapple grape strawberry wine green
Odor Type
fruity
JECFA Number
168
LogP
3.90
NIST Chemistry Reference
Heptanoic acid, propyl ester(7778-87-2)
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Safety Information

WGK Germany 
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MSDS

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Propyl heptanoate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Propyl heptanoate has a characteristic, strong, ether-like odor with a corresponding flavor reminiscent of grape.

Occurrence

Reported found in fresh apple and rum.

Uses

Propyl Heptanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass, tin, or resin-lined containers. it is used in apple flavors and modified cof- fee. it has applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 4–18 ppm.

Preparation

By treating heptanoic acid with propyl alcohol in the presence of mineral acids, or in benzene solution in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Propyl heptanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: sweet, waxy, fruity pineapple, pear, apple and citrus notes with a slight, green, grassy nuance.

Propyl heptanoate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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