Product Description

Methyl heptanoate Basic information

Product Name:	Methyl heptanoate
Synonyms:	METHYL HEPTANOATE 99+%;METHYL HEPTANOATE 99+% NATURAL;METHYL ENANTHATE OEKANAL;METHYL HEPTANOATE, STANDARD FOR GC;METHYLHEPTANOATE(SG);ENANTHIC ACID METHYL ESTER: 99.5%;RARECHEM AL BF 0165;N-HEPTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
CAS:	106-73-0
MF:	C8H16O2
MW:	144.21
EINECS:	203-428-8
Product Categories:	Analytical Chemistry;Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (GC Standard);Standard Materials for GC
Mol File:	106-73-0.mol

Methyl heptanoate Chemical Properties

Melting point	-56°C
Boiling point	172-173 °C(lit.)
density	0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA	2705 \| METHYL HEPTANOATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.411(lit.)
Fp	127 °F
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	Liquid
JECFA Number	167
BRN	1747147
CAS DataBase Reference	106-73-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Heptanoic acid, methyl ester(106-73-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl heptanoate (106-73-0)

Methyl heptanoate Safety Information

Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	36/37/38
Safety Statements	16-26-36
RIDADR	UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	MJ2297500
HS Code	2915 90 70
HazardClass	3.2
PackingGroup	III
Toxicity	LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

Methyl heptanoate Usage And Synthesis

Description	Methyl heptanoate has a strong, almost fruity, orris-like odor with a currant-like flavor. Methyl heptanoate may be prepared by treating heptanoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of HCL or H2SO4.
Chemical Properties	Methyl heptanoate has a strong, almost fruity, orris-like odor and currant-like flavor.
Chemical Properties	clear colorless liquid
Preparation	By treating heptanoic acid with methyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4
Aroma threshold values	Detection: 4 ppb
Taste threshold values	Taste characteristics at 35 ppm: sweet fruity and green