Identification

Nameheptyl formate
IUPACheptyl formate
CAS Number112-23-2
EINECS203-949-0
FDA UNIIPU6O623G48
Molecular FormulaC8 H16 O2
Molecular Weight144.21392000
MDL NumberMFCD00053380
Nikkaji NumberJ34.717E
Beilstein1750248
CoE Number341

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring121 heptyl formate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.074 heptyl formate
FEMA Number2552
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)112-23-2 ; HEPTYL FORMATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.88200 @ 25.00 °C.
Boiling Point 177.00 to 178.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 76.00 to 77.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.000000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 140.00 °F. TCC ( 60.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.924 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
at 1.00 %.
Odor sample from Fritzsche Dodge & Olcott, Inc.
Taste Description at 5.00 - 10.00 ppm.

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience12 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
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 heptyl formate usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.00 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
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 candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

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Natural Occurrence

kumquat osmanthus absolute @ 0.01% Data

Synonyms

formic acid heptyl ester formic acid, heptyl ester heptanol formate heptanol, formate heptyl alcohol formate N- heptyl formate heptyl methanoate N- heptyl methanoate heptyl methanote PubMed: Vapor toxicity of three prototype volatile insecticidal compounds to house fly (Diptera: Muscidae). PubMed: Toxicities of 31 volatile low molecular weight compounds against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. PubMed: Evaluation of volatile low molecular weight insecticides using Drosophila melanogaster as a model.