W254908

Heptyl butyrate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Heptyl butanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CO₂(CH₂)₆CH₃
• CAS Number: 5870-93-9
• Molecular Weight: 186.29
• FEMA Number: 2549
• EC Number: 227-526-5
• Council of Europe no.: 504
• MDL number: MFCD00048908
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901137
• Flavis number: 9.166
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4215 (lit.)
• bp: 225-226 °C (lit.)
• mp: −58 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.864 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCOC(=O)CCC
• InChI: 1S/C11H22O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-10-13-11(12)9-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: JPQHLIYIQARLQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Heptyl butyrate is a flavor ester that occurs naturally in babaco fruit. It is an attractant for Vespula pensylvanica, a species of Yellow Jacket.

Application

Heptyl butyrate can be used as a flavoring ingredient in numerous consumer foods and beverages because of its fruity flavor.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 195.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 91 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves