Ingredient Dictionary

HEPTYL ACETATE

Heptyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Definition

Heptyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 6551B78I5U · registered name HEPTYL ACETATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

HEPTYL ACETATEINCIAcetic acid, heptyl esterSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 112-06-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 203-932-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID9047124
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID7027124

IUPAC: Heptyl acetate
Molecular formula: C9H18O2
Molecular weight: 158.241 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: liquid
Melting/freezing point: -50.2 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 193 ℃
Flash point: 68 ℃
Relative density: 0.88
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 3.320
Molecular weight: 158.27

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance3
Flavouring and nutrient2
No specific technical function1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Comparative Analysis of the Quality in Ripe Fruits of Cuiguan Pear from Different Regions · 2023