- CAS number
- 142-19-8
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 7
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Allyl heptanoate features a rich tropical fruit aroma featuring notes of pineapple and banana, combined with nuances of cream and cognac. This aromatic compound has a natural origin and is found in mushrooms. Perfume creators often prefer the laboratory production of the ingredient, creating a nature-identical version that ensures consistent quality and helps preserve natural resources. Lab-produced allyl heptanoate may be derived from various sources, including renewable materials, making it a more sustainable option for the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
Mushroom
Additional information
- Although allyl heptanoate occurs naturally in mushrooms, its scent strongly recalls tropical fruit rather than mushrooms, a paradox of fragrance chemistry.
- Allyl heptanoate acts as a dual sensory agent, used in body fragrances and also as a food flavor additive to impart its fruity notes.
- Perfumers call allyl heptanoate a compositional key, bridging fragrance families by connecting fruity and creamy notes harmoniously.
CAS number
142-19-8
Other names
Allyl enanthateAllyl heptoateAllyl OenanthateHeptanoic acid, 2-propenyl esterAllylheptylatAllyl heptylateHeptanoate d’allyle
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for allyl heptanoate. Once finished, the assessment will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
