Preferred name | heptanoic acid |
Trivial Name | Heptanoic acid |
Short Description | oenanthic acid |
Formula | C7 H14 O2 |
CAS Number | 111-14-8 |
FEMA Number | 3348 |
Flavis Number | 8.028 |
ECHA Number | 203-838-7 |
FDA UNII | THE3YNP39D |
Nikkaji Number | J1.985B |
Beilstein Number | 1744723 |
MDL | MFCD00004426 |
COE Number | 28 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 96 heptanoic acid |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 111-14-8 ; HEPTANOIC ACID |
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NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 111-14-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8094 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974864 |
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Publications by Info | |
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C17714 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB00666 |
FooDB: | FDB008051 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01705 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.1800 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 130.18698120117 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.572 to 7.739 |
Refractive Index | 1.417 to 1.427 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -11 to -9°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 222 to 223°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.058 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 110 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.42 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 2820 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Cheesy | |
rancid, sour, cheesy, sweaty, waxy, fermented, pineapple, fruity | |
General comment | At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. rancid sour cheesy sweat |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | Cheesy, waxy, sweaty, fermented, pineapple and fruity |
Flavor Type: Waxy | |
waxy, cheesy, fruity, dirty, fatty | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | At 5.00 ppm. Waxy, cheesy, fruity, dirty and fatty |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Banana , Fruit , Passion fruit |
Flavoring purposes | Cheese , Vinegar |
Other purposes | Sweaty |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
C - Corrosive. | |
R 34 - Causes burns. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 7000 mg/kg Food & Drug Research Laboratories, Inc., Papers. Vol. 123, Pg. -, 1976. oral-mouse LD50 6400 mg/kg Biochemical Journal. Vol. 34, Pg. 1196, 1940. intravenous-mouse LD50 1200 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. Vol. 18, Pg. 141, 1961. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 6. Update in publication number(s): 7 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 8.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 2.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | 6.00000 | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 2.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 2.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 2.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 6.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | 2.00000 | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 6, Revision 1 (FGE.06Rev1) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):111-14-8 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8094 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3265 |
WGK Germany:1 |
heptanoic acid |
Chemidplus:0000111148 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:111-14-8 |