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Heptyl acetate (C9H18O2) also known as heptanyl acetate and acetate C-7 is a colorless alcohol-soluble liquid that is the ester formed by the condensation of 1-heptanol and acetic acid.Heptyl acetate is used as a fruit essence flavoring in foods and as a scent in perfumes. It has a woody fruity rumlike odor and a spicy floral taste with a soapy fatty texture.