Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, grape- and cognac-like character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
EHP
Ethyl Heptanoate Supplier from China
Ethyl heptanoate (ethyl enanthate) has a fruity, grape and cognac-like odor. It is used in wine, brandy and liquor flavors, in fruit and floral flavors, in tobacco flavors and in organic synthesis. SUNCHEM supplies ethyl heptanoate with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 106-30-9 · C₉H₁₈O₂ · FEMA 2437
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Ethyl heptanoate is the ethyl ester of heptanoic (enanthic) acid. Its wine-like, grape and cognac character makes it useful in wine, brandy and liquor flavors, grape and berry flavors, and tobacco flavors. It is also used in floral fragrances and as an organic synthesis intermediate.
Because it is used at low dosage for character rather than volume, odor match against your reference matters as much as the purity figure.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Ethyl Heptanoate |
| Synonyms | Ethyl enanthate; heptanoic acid ethyl ester |
| CAS No. | 106-30-9 |
| EC No. | 203-382-9 |
| FEMA No. | 2437 |
| Molecular formula | C₉H₁₈O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 158.24 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, grape- and cognac-like |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where ethyl Heptanoate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Wine, brandy & liquor flavors
Gives grape, cognac and wine-like notes in brandy, liqueur and wine flavors.
Check before trial
- Liquor type and dosage
- Odor standard
- Volume
Fruit and floral flavors
Used in grape, berry and fruit flavors and in floral fragrances.
Check before trial
- Food-grade documents
- Flavor profile
- Sample size
Tobacco flavors & synthesis
A tobacco and wine flavor note, and an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Check before trial
- End use
- Purity required
- Packaging
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Ethyl Heptanoate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
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View product →Ethyl Heptanoate FAQ
What is ethyl Heptanoate used for?
It is used in wine, brandy and liquor flavors, grape and fruit flavors, floral fragrances, tobacco flavors and organic synthesis.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is ethyl Heptanoate dangerous goods?
Check the SDS for the transport classification of the grade you buy; we send it with the quotation.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
