Name | butyl heptanoate |
Synonyms | AI3-30738 NSC 23048 FEMA 2199 FEMA No. 2199 Butyl heptoate Butyl heptylate Butyl heptanoate n-Butyl heptoate butyl heptanoate n-Butyl enanthate n-butyl heptanoate n-Butyl n-heptanoate heptanoicacidbutylester heptanoicacid,butylester Heptanoic acid, butyl ester |
CAS | 5454-28-4 |
EINECS | 226-707-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C11H22O2/c1-3-5-7-8-9-11(12)13-10-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C11H22O2 |
Molar Mass | 186.29 |
Density | 0.863g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −67.5°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 226°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 188°F |
JECFA Number | 169 |
Vapor Presure | 0.09mmHg at 25°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.421(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid with herbal and weak fruit-like aroma. Melting Point -68.4 °c, boiling point 226.2 °c. Soluble in most organic solvents. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 2915900000 |
FEMA | 2199 | BUTYL HEPTANOATE |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 0.5~1.0; Cold drink 2.0~10; Candy 2.0~25; Baked food 2.0~25. Moderates are limited (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
use | China's GB 2760-96 regulations are allowed to use edible spices. Mainly used to prepare fruit flavors such as apples. |
Production method | It is formed by direct esterification of heptanoic acid and n-butanol in the presence of inorganic acid. |