Description
Heptyl cinnamate has a green, leafy odor with a secondary hyacinth note. Heptyl cinnamate is prepared by esterification of nheptanol with cinnamic acid.
Chemical Properties
Heptyl butyrate has a fruity, chamomile-like odor and a sweet, green, tea-like taste suggestive of plum.
Occurrence
Reported found in fresh apple, grilled beef, fresh plum, plumcot and babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn)
Preparation
From n-heptyl alcohol and butyric acid in the presence of HCl.
Definition
ChEBI: Heptyl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.