An esterified form of heptanoic acid
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Heptanoic Acid methyl ester

Item No. 33673

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Technical Information
CAS Number
106-73-0
Synonyms
  • C7:0 methyl ester
  • Methyl Heptanoate
  • SFE 8:0
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Formula Weight
144.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A liquid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
Chloroform: solubleEthanol: solubleEthyl ether: soluble
SMILES
O=C(CCCCCC)OC
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
XNCNNDVCAUWAIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Side Chain Carbon Sum
7:0
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Heptanoic acid methyl ester is an esterified form of heptanoic acid (Item No. 33672). It is a target odor compound in Cascade and Willamette hops.1[Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1197]

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Sharp, D.C., Townsend, M.S., Qian, Y., et al. Effect of harvest maturity on the chemical composition of Cascade and Willamette hops. J. Am. Soc. Brew. Chem. 72(4), 231-238 (2014).