Name | propyl heptanoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2948 AI3-30737 FEMA No. 2948 Propyl heptoate Propyl heptylate Propyl heptanoate propyl heptanoate PROPYL HEPTANOATE N-PROPYL HEPTANOATE n-Propyl n-heptanoate heptanoicacidpropylester heptanoicacid,propylester Enanthic acid propyl ester Heptanoic acid, propyl ester Heptanoic acid (2-methylethyl) ester |
CAS | 7778-87-2 |
EINECS | 231-917-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-10(11)12-9-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O2 |
Molar Mass | 172.26 |
Density | 0.869g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −64°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 208°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 170°F |
JECFA Number | 168 |
Vapor Presure | 0.233mmHg at 25°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.417(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Grape and raw fruit aroma and ether aroma. Melting Point -64.8 °c, boiling point 207.9 °c. Soluble in ethanol and most organic solvents, insoluble in water. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FEMA | 2948 | PROPYL HEPTANOATE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 3.8; Cold drink 5.1; Candy 5.9; Baked goods 18; alcohol 3.0. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of fruit, coffee, cognac, rum flavor. |
production method | results from the reaction of heptanoic acid and propanol in the presence of an inorganic acid. |