71662-19-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-methylphenyl heptanoate
• Synonyms: 4-methylphenyl heptanoate;Heptanoic acid 4-methylphenyl ester;p-Cresyl heptanoate
• CAS NO: 71662-19-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 220.3074
• EINECS: 275-784-2
• Mol File: 71662-19-6.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 303.1 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 108.7 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.975 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000949mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.492
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-methylphenyl heptanoate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-methylphenyl heptanoate(71662-19-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-methylphenyl heptanoate(71662-19-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 71662-19-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

4-methylphenyl heptanoate, also known as methyl cinnamyl heptanoate, is an organic compound belonging to the class of esters. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, floral odor, and is commonly used in the fragrance and flavor industry. This chemical is found in various natural sources such as fruits, flowers, and essential oils, and is often used as a flavoring agent in food products. Its pleasant aroma also makes it a popular ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and other personal care products. In addition to its use in the fragrance industry, it also has potential applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.

InChI:InChI=1/C14H20O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-14(15)16-13-10-8-12(2)9-11-13/h8-11H,3-7H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 106-44-5 p-cresol 

Downstream Products

• 74604-13-0 1-(2-hydroxy-5-methyl-phenyl)-heptan-1-one 

Relevant articles and documents

Diacyl Disulfide: A Reagent for Chemoselective Acylation of Phenols Enabled by 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)pyridine Catalysis

A general and excellent acylation reagent, diacyl disulfide, was uncovered for efficient ester formation enabled by DMAP (4-(N,N-dimethylamino)pyridine) catalysis. This protocol offered a promising synthetic platform on site-selective acylation of phenolic and primary aliphatic hydroxyl groups, which greatly expanded the realm of protecting group chemistry. The importance of the reagent was also reflected by its excellent moisture tolerance, high efficiency, and potential in synthetic chemistry and biologically meaningful natural product modification.