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: 2026-05-27 17:21:16
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 | n |
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for BUTYL HEPTANOATE
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