Heptyl acetate

Heptyl acetate
IUPAC name 1-Heptyl acetate
Other names n-Heptyl acetate Acetate C-7
Identifiers
CAS number	112-06-1 Y
PubChem	8159
ChemSpider	7867 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OCCCCCCC)C
InChI InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-11-9(2)10/h3-8H2,1-2H3 Y Key: ZCZSIDMEHXZRLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-11-9(2)10/h3-8H2,1-2H3 Key: ZCZSIDMEHXZRLG-UHFFFAOYAH
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H18O2
Molar mass	158.24 g/mol
Density	0.862 - 0.872 g/cm3
Melting point	−50 °C
Boiling point	192−193 °C
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Heptyl acetate (C₉H₁₈O₂), also known as heptanyl acetate and acetate C-7, is a colorless alcohol-soluble liquid that is the ester formed by the condensation of 1-heptanol and acetic acid.

Heptyl acetate is used as a fruit essence flavoring in foods and as a scent in perfumes. It has a woody, fruity, rumlike odor and a spicy, floral taste with a soapy, fatty texture.

External links

• Acetate C-7 info page