Ethyl Octanoate
Naturelle - Synthétique
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Other names :
ethyl caprylate ; Ethyl octoate ; Ethyl octylate ; Octanoic acid ethyl ester
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
Ethyl Octanoate is present in nature in alcohols such as Rum, Whisky, Beer, Cognac
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Data not available.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Esters may form their corresponding acid through time
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- Molecular formula :
- C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 172,27 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,86
- Flash Point :
- 79 °C
- Fusion Point :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 3,84
- Boiling Point :
- 208 °C
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Ethyl Octanoate can be synthesized by an esterification reaction between octanoic acid and Ethanol. This reaction involves an acid catalyst such as concentrated sulphuric acid, which speeds up the reaction.
Synthesis precursor :
Ethyl Octanoate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Ethyl Octanoate is a constitutional isomer of Hydroxycitronellal and Florol®. However, its smell is quite different from the latter two compounds.
- EINECS number :
- 203-385-5
- FEMA number :
- 2449
- JECFA number :
- 33
- FLAVIS number :
- 09.111
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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