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Ethyl heptanoate

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Formula
  
C9H18O2

Density
  
860 kg/m³

Molar mass
  
158.238 g/mol

Melting point
  
-66 °C

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Ethyl heptanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of heptanoic acid and ethanol. It is used in the flavor industry because of its odor that is similar to grape.

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Ethyl heptanoate Wikipedia