Ethyl Heptanoate

Ethyl Heptanoate

【CAS】106-30-9Alias: ETHYL ENANTHATE;OENANTHIC ETHER;ETHYL OENANTHATE;ETHYL HEPTOATE;ETHYL HEPTYLATE
Formule moléculaire : C9H18O2  Relative molecular mass: 158.24

Formule structurelle :

 

1.Propriété du produit

Ethyl Heptanoate. At room temperature, it is a colorless transparent liquid with a pineapple-like odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, but insoluble in water. It can be miscible with alcohols, ethers, and chloroform; it can form an azeotropic mixture with water, with a boiling point of 98.5℃. It contains 92% Ethyl Heptanoate. It is mainly used as a food flavoring agent, in organic synthesis, and for preparing fragrances.

 

2.

ParamètresIndustrial GradeFood Grade (FEMA 2437)
Purity≥97.0%≥98.5%
ApparenceLiquide incoloreLiquide incolore
OdeurFruity (cognac-like)Strong wine-like
Valeur acide≤1.0 mg KOH/g≤0.5 mg KOH/g
Indice de réfraction (20°C)1.411-1.4171.412-1.416
Densité (20°C)0.865-0.872 g/cm³0.866-0.870 g/cm³
Métaux lourds (Pb)≤5 ppm≤2 ppm

 

3. Champ d'application et utilisation

Ethyl heptanoate is used as a flavoring agent for food, as well as for flavoring various types of food such as grapes, cherries, apricots, peaches, cream, cheese, and for beverages like champagne, brandy, and rum.

 

4. l'emballage et le stockage

Ethyl Heptanoate is packaged in 25kg aluminum drums or stainless steel drums with a food-grade inner PE film lining. It should be stored in a cool, dark place (< 25℃), away from fire sources and oxidants, and kept tightly sealed to prevent evaporation. The shelf life is 24 months.