Ethyl heptanoate

Ethyl heptanoate
Names
IUPAC name
Ethyl heptanoate
Other names
Ethyl enanthate,
Ethyl heptylate,
Heptanoic acid ethyl ester,
Enanthic acid ethyl ester
Identifiers
106-30-9 Yes
ChemSpider 7509 
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PubChem 7797
Properties
C9H18O2
Molar mass 158.27 g/mol
Density 0.860 g/cm3
Melting point −66 °C (−87 °F; 207 K)
Boiling point 188 to 189 °C (370 to 372 °F; 461 to 462 K)
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Ethyl heptanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of heptanoic acid and ethanol. It is used in the flavor industry because of its odor that is similar to grape.

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