benzyl heptanoate
heptanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
Identification
| Name | benzyl heptanoate |
| IUPAC | benzyl heptanoate |
| CAS Number | 5454-21-7 |
| EINECS | 226-705-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H20 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 220.31180000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J210.506C |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.49250 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 257.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 224.00 °F. TCC ( 106.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.545 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for benzyl heptanoate usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzyl N-heptanoate
benzyl oenanthate
heptanoic acid phenyl methyl ester
heptanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
phenylmethyl heptanoate
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