Heptyl acetate
Naturelle - Synthétique
Fruity > Green Fruits > Rosy > Metallic
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Other names :
acetate C7 ; Acetic acid heptyl ester ; Heptanyl acetate ; Heptanyl acetate ; Heptyl ethanoate
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Heptyl acetate is used in fruity notes of pear and juicy fruit and in rose notes to bring a fruity and sweet note.
Natural availability :
Heptyl acetate is present in several plants and can be extracted from Ginger EO. Synthetic Heptyl acetate remains the most used in perfumery.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
In comparision to Hexyl acetate, Heptyl acetate has a more rosy and metallic facet, and is less juicy.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 158,24 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,886
- Flash Point :
- 68°C
- Fusion Point :
- -50°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- Donnée indisponible,
- Boiling Point :
- 193°C
- Detection Threshold :
- 320 ppb (0,000032%)
Synthesis route :
Heptyl acetate is obtained in synthesis by an esterification reaction between acetic acid or acetic anhydride with Heptanol, in the presence of an acid catalyst such as concentrated sulfuric acid.
Synthesis precursor :
Heptyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Heptyl acetate does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
- EINECS number :
- 203-932-8
- FEMA number :
- 2547
- JECFA number :
- 129
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.022
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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