Caprylic acid heptyl ester
HEPTYL CAPRYLATE
CAS: 4265-97-8
Molecular Formula: C15H30O2
Caprylic acid heptyl ester - Names and Identifiers
Caprylic acid heptyl ester - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C15H30O2 |
| Molar Mass | 242.4 |
| Density | 0.866 |
| Melting Point | -10.6°C |
| Boling Point | 290℃ |
| Flash Point | 130℃ |
| JECFA Number | 176 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4340 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid. It is fragrant with grass. Boiling point 291 ℃ or 160 ℃(1762Pa). Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol. |
Caprylic acid heptyl ester - References
| FEMA | 2553 | HEPTYL OCTANOATE |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA: Soft drink 1.0 mg/kg. FDA,§ 172.515: limited to the appropriate amount. |
| Use | food flavor. |
| production method | is obtained by direct esterification of N-heptanol and N-octanoic acid. |
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15
