| Description | Heptyl formate has a fruity-floral odor with an orris-rose undertone
and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized from
n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil. |
| Chemical Properties | Heptyl formate has a fruity-foral odor with an orris-rose undertone and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. |
| Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid; fruity odor. |
| Occurrence | Reported found in kumquat peel oil and beer |
| Uses | Artificial fruit essences. |
| Uses | Heptyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately
stable, colorless to light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be
stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as
apricot, pear, and plum with applications in beverages, ice cream,
candy, and baked goods at 1–4 ppm. |
| Definition | ChEBI: Heptyl formate is a carboxylic ester. |
| Preparation | From n-heptyl bromide and formamide at the boil. |
| Hazard | Combustible. |
