Propyl heptanoate
- CAS No.
- 7778-87-2
- Chemical Name:
- Propyl heptanoate
- Synonyms
- FEMA 2948;PROPYLOENANTHATE;PROPYL HEPTANOATE;N-PROPYL HEPTANOATE;n-Propyl heptylate;n-Propyl n-heptanoate;PROPYL HEPTANOATE 98+%;heptanoicacidpropylester;heptanoicacid,propylester;Propyl heptanoate >=98.0%
- CBNumber:
- CB2422202
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 172.26
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00048897
- MOL File:
- 7778-87-2.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Melting point | −64 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 208 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.869 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2948 | PROPYL HEPTANOATE |
| refractive index |
n |
| FLAVIS Number | 09.095 | Propyl heptanoate |
| Flash point | 170 °F |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet ripe fruity apple pear pineapple grape strawberry wine green |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| JECFA Number | 168 |
| LogP | 3.90 |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | PROPYL HEPTANOATE |
| FDA 21 CFR | 172.515 |
| FDA UNII | 43257OA2O9 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Heptanoic acid, propyl ester(7778-87-2) |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P280-P305+P351+P338 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
Propyl heptanoate price
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aablocks | AA005RO6 | Propyl heptanoate 98% | 7778-87-2 | 5g | $8 | 2026-05-28 | Buy |
| aablocks | AA005RO6 | Propyl heptanoate 98% | 7778-87-2 | 25g | $29 | 2026-05-28 | Buy |
| aablocks | AA005RO6 | Propyl heptanoate 98% | 7778-87-2 | 500g | $413 | 2026-05-28 | Buy |
| American Custom Chemicals Corporation | FFG0000364 | PROPYL HEPTANOATE 95.00% | 7778-87-2 | 5G | $994.46 | 2021-12-16 | Buy |
Propyl heptanoate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
Propyl heptanoate has a characteristic, strong, ether-like odor with a corresponding flavor reminiscent of grape.
Occurrence
Reported found in fresh apple and rum.
Uses
Propyl Heptanoate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass, tin, or resin-lined containers. it is used in apple flavors and modified cof- fee. it has applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 4–18 ppm.
Preparation
By treating heptanoic acid with propyl alcohol in the presence of mineral acids, or in benzene solution in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: Propyl heptanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: sweet, waxy, fruity pineapple, pear, apple and citrus notes with a slight, green, grassy nuance.
Propyl heptanoate Preparation Products And Raw materials
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jiliang chemicals | 21-62165282 | bidingchem@163.com | China | 1395 | 60 |
| XiaoGan ShenYuan ChemPharm co,ltd | 15527621225; 15527621225 | 1791901229@qq.com | China | 6741 | 52 |
| Shanghai Yongye Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | 86-021-61559134 15921386130 | 3423497944@qq.com | China | 8135 | 55 |
| Guangzhou Jhd Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd. | 020-84383047 | sales@jhd.com.cn | China | 9177 | 65 |
| Rhawn Reagent | 400-400-1332688 18019345275 | huyue@rhawn.cn | China | 14942 | 58 |
| Shanghai wencai New Material Technology Co., Ltd. | 15721586846 | wencaimat@163.com | China | 2792 | 58 |
| SHANDONG ZHI SHANG CHEMICAL CO.LTD | 0531-68652808 18953170293 | sales@sdzschem.com | China | 2921 | 58 |
| ShanDong Look Chemical Co.,Ltd. | 17653113209 13065062079 | sales01@sdlookchemical.com | China | 2921 | 58 |
| Shandong Zhishang New Material Co., Ltd. | +8617653113209 | sales002@sdzschem.com | China | 2921 | 58 |
| Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd. | +86-0551-65418671 +86-189 4982 3763 | sales@tnjchem.com | China | 34526 | 58 |





