BUTYL HEPTANOATE

CAS NO.：5454-28-4
Empirical Formula: C11H22O2
Molecular Weight: 186.29
MDL number: MFCD00048898
EINECS: 226-707-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14

What is BUTYL HEPTANOATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless transparent liquid

Chemical properties

Butyl heptanoate has a characteristic herbaceous, slightly fruity odor and corresponding taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in fresh apple; the acid has been reported present in various plants.

The Uses of BUTYL HEPTANOATE

Butyl Heptanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. it is stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in flavors such as apple, blackberry, and ginger beer with applications in candy and baked goods at 25 ppm.

Preparation

By direct esterification of the acid with n-butyl alcohol in the presence of mineral acids or in benzene solution in the presence of p-toluene sulfonic acid; it has been prepared together with other products from heptyl aldehyde and aluminum butylate in butyl alcohol at 25 to 30°C.

Definition

ChEBI: Butyl heptanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Properties of BUTYL HEPTANOATE

Melting point:	−67.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	226 °C(lit.)
Density	0.863 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.421(lit.)
FEMA	2199 \| BUTYL HEPTANOATE
Flash point:	188 °F
Odor	at 100.00 %. green fruity licorice grassy oily winey starfruit pear tropical
JECFA Number	169
CAS DataBase Reference	5454-28-4
EPA Substance Registry System	Butyl heptanoate (5454-28-4)

Safety information for BUTYL HEPTANOATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.