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METHYL HEPTANOATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
fruityfougerechypreviolet-leafcognac-accord
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
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Descriptors
fruitygreensweetfreshoilywaxy

A light, fresh fruity-green ester with a distinctly winey, cognac-like facet reminiscent of unripe berries and orris root. Opens sharp and slightly waxy, quickly settling into a soft green-fruity nuance with a subtle violet-leaf undertone.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
3 / 10
Volatility
8 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2046

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 877.

tenacity · lowpower · weakG.R.A.S.FEMA 2705
fruitygreenwaxyberry
MW
130.19
BP
174°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
0.88
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Appearance

Colorless mobile liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils, soluble in Propylene glycol.

Odor

Fruity-green, slightly waxy-berry-like odor of poor tenacity.

Flavor

Sweet-oily fruity, fresh, somewhat green-tart taste.

Uses in flavor

This ester finds use in flavor compositions mainly for Gooseberry, Apple, Peach, Apricot, Pear, Pineapple, Grape and various berry-complexes.

Production

Produced by direct esterification of n-Heptanoic acid with Methanol under azeotropic conditions.

Identity
Aliases · 2
Methyl heptylateMethyl oenanthate
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