Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Heptyl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Heptyl formate
JECFA number	121
CAS number	112-23-2
FEMA number	2552
COE number	341
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	144.21
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a fruity, floral, orris-rose odour
Solubility	soluble in ether, most organic solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 5 ml 70% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	176.7-178°
Assay min %	94% (min. 99% heptyl formate + heptanal)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.414
Specific gravity	0.88277 (15°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum