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Ethyl heptanoate
CAS Number
106-30-9
EC Number
203-382-9
FEMA Number
FEMA 2437
What is Ethyl heptanoate?
Ethyl heptanoate (CAS 106-30-9), also known commercially as wine oil or oenanthic ether, is an ester used primarily as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient.
Where is Ethyl heptanoate used?
- Food and beverage flavoring: replicates or reinforces cognac, brandy and fruit notes
- Fragrance: fine fragrance and functional compositions with wine-like or fruity top notes
- Personal care: fragrance component in skin and hair care lotions and creams
- It also functions in rinse-off formulations.
Good to know: FEMA 2437 status applies to approved flavor applications in alcoholic and non-alcoholic product formulations. Technical-grade material is available for fragrance and cosmetic applications where food compliance is not required.
Commercial specifications
- Purity levels maintained to meet flavor industry requirements
- Clear liquid in drum and smaller packaging formats
Other Names (Synonyms)
Wine oil|Oenanthic ether|heptanoic acid ethyl ester|Grape oil|Ethyl oenanthylate|Ethyl oenanthate|Ethyl N-heptanoic acid|Ethyl N-heptanoate
What are the physical properties of Ethyl heptanoate?
Melting Point -66.1 °C
Boiling Point 187.1 °C
Density 0.8397 g/cm³ (liquid) @ Temp: 60 °C; Press: 45604 Torr
Flash Point 151 °F
Appearance clear colorless liquid
Color Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 100.00 %. fruity pineapple cognac rum wine
Form neat
Water Solubility 126mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 4.27hPa at 20℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.412(lit.)
Log P 3.98 at 20℃
How is Ethyl heptanoate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS02· Flammable GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ethyl heptanoate?
HS Code 29159080
UN Number 1993
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 1