Formic acid, heptyl ester

HCID 8169CAS 112-23-2

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Basic information

Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCOC=O
InChIKey
XEAMDSXSXYAICO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C8H16O2
Average molar mass
144.214 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
144.11502975

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Formic acid, heptyl ester
IUPAC
Heptyl formate
English name
HEPTYL FORMATE
Molecular formula
C8H16O2
Molecular weight
144.21

Names & synonyms

Heptanol, formateFEMA 2552HeptylformiatHEPTYL FORMATEn-Heptyl formateheptanol,formateheptyl methanoaten-heptylmethanoaten-Heptyl methanoateForMic acid ester G

Database identifiers

CAS
112-23-2
PubChem CID
8169
DTXSID
DTXSID9059416
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2270392
ChEBI
CHEBI:179932
UNII
PU6O623G48
EC Number
203-949-0
Nikkaji
J34.717E

Properties

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
-46.4 °C · -46.4°C
Boiling point
178 °C · 178 °C(lit.)
Density
0.882 g/mL · 0.882 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.413(lit.)
FEMA
2552 · 2552 | HEPTYL FORMATE
FLAVIS Number
9.074 · 09.074 | Heptyl formate

Safety & regulation

Safety data

wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
LQ8582000
ridadr
UN 3272 3/PG 3
risk_code
36/38-41
Signal word
Danger

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 4 items

DescriptionHeptyl formate has a fruity-floral odor with an orris-rose undertone and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized from n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil.

OccurrenceReported found in kumquat peel oil and beer

UsesHeptyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as apricot, pear, and plum with applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 1–4 ppm.

UsesArtificial fruit essences.

Preparation methods

PreparationFrom n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil.

Upstream & downstream products

Upstream raw materials

Suppliers21 total

Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd+86-17732866630 · [email protected]
Hebei baicao biology science and technology co., ltd+86-19131911055 17824879454 · [email protected]
江苏艾康生物医药研发有限公司025-025-66113011 15955137747 · [email protected]
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd.+86-0571-88938639 17705817739 · [email protected]
安耐吉化学&3A(安徽泽升科技股份有限公司)400-0056266 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Heptyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

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