Ethyl Enanthate

Name:
Ethyl Enanthate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	ethyl heptanoate
M Formula:	CH3(CH2)5COOC2H5
Properties:
Clear, colorless oil; fruity odor and taste. D 0.87; bp 187C. Soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
By heating enanthic acid and ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid and subsequent recovery by distillation.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Artificial cognac flavor, flavor for liquors and fruity-type soft drinks.