Methyl heptanoateMethyl heptanoate is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)5CO2CH3. It is the methyl ester of heptanoic acid (also known as enanthic acid). This fatty acid ester is a colorless, oily liquid with a fruity, wine-like odor that is used in the flavor and fragrance industries. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Methyl heptanoate, revision 1379978997.

Property

Value

Formula

C8H16O2, 144.21 g/mol

Melting point

-56 °C

Boiling point

171.5 °C

Density

0.88 g/cm³

Flash point

52 °C

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