Identification

Nameethyl (Z)-4-heptenoate
IUPACethyl (Z)-hept-4-enoate
CAS Number39924-27-1
EINECS254-702-9
FDA UNII27Y1FYY1BV
Molecular FormulaC9 H16 O2
Molecular Weight156.22492000
Nikkaji NumberJ2.214.284D

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1281 ethyl cis-4-heptenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.922 (4Z)-ethylheptenoate
FEMA Number3975
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)39924-27-1 ; ETHYL 4-HEPTENOATE, CIS-

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.88700 to 0.89700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.381 to 7.464
Refractive Index 1.42800 to 1.43100 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 52.00 °C. @ 3.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 1.240000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 135.00 °F. TCC ( 57.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.896 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Pungent green apple or vegetable with sweet or musty tones
Pungent, green apple or vegetable with sweet or musty tones
Odor sample from Kingchem Laboratories Inc.
Taste Description
fruity passion fruit green tropical apple mango vegetable
Bitter green apple or vegetable

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for ethyl (Z)-4-heptenoate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)3.40 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)4.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)ND (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods15.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)8.00000
beverages(alcoholic)8.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum40.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy10.00000
fruit ices8.00000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy12.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy10.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR fruit

Natural Occurrence

passion fruit juice

Synonyms

ethyl (4Z)-hept-4-enoate ethyl (Z)-hept-4-enoate ethyl cis-4-heptenoate (4Z)- ethylheptenoate 4- heptenoic acid, ethyl ester, (4Z)- 4- heptenoic acid, ethyl ester, (Z)- US Patents: 3,953,377 - Ethyl-2-trans-4-cis undecadienoate, ethyl-2-trans-4-cis dodecadienoate and ethyl-2-decadienoate perfume compositions