Methyl heptanoate
Agent Name
Methyl heptanoate
CAS Number
106-73-0
Formula
C8-H16-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Heptanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl enanthate; Methyl heptoate; Methyl heptylate; Methyl heptylate (natural); Methyl n-heptylate; Methyl oenanthylate; [ChemIDplus] UN3272
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.56 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: