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Ethyl decanoate

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Capric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caprate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8COOC2H5
CAS Number:
110-38-3
Molecular Weight:
200.32
FEMA Number:
2432
Council of Europe no.:
309c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901075
Flavis number:
9.059
EC Number:
203-761-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009581
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1762128
Organoleptic:
apple; fruity; waxy; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3

InChI key

RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

6.9 (vs air)

assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

bp

245 °C (lit.)

density

0.864 g/cm3

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

apple; fruity; waxy; sweet

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

Ethyl decanoate is an ester of decanoic acid, a product composed of ≥98% pure ethyl decanoate. It is commonly used as an artificial aroma in various applications, including alcoholic drinks, fruit juices, and perfumes, due to its fruity and sweet odor.
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Application

Ethyl decanoate is:
  • Added to the beer during the brewing process to increase its fruity and sweet aroma and improve its overall sensory properties.
  • Found to be a key aroma compound in F. vesca, contributing to its fruity and sweet aroma.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

215.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

102 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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SHBS6969
SHBS4161
SHBR7131
SHBQ6351
SHBR0986

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Solid acid catalyst supported synthesis and fuel properties of ethyl decanoate
Lamba R, et al.
Energy and Fuels, 222, 98-104 (2018)
Differences in volatile ester composition between Fragaria ? ananassa and F. vesca and implications for strawberry aroma patterns
Dong J, et al.
Sci. Hortic., 150, 47-53 (2013)
Sumin Lee et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 47(1), 78-84 (2006-01-13)
The relationship between the kinetics of the lipase-catalyzed oil hydrolysis and the surface area distribution of oil droplets was investigated using ethyl decanoate and gum Arabic (GA) as a model oil and an emulsifier, respectively. Along an ethyl decanoate concentration
F B Whitfield et al.
The Journal of dairy research, 67(4), 561-569 (2000-01-11)
Analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry of pasteurized milk with a fruity (pineapple like) off odour and a sour, rancid and soapy taste indicated the presence of concentrations at microg/ml levels of ethyl butanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl decanoate, octanoic
J Hilton et al.
Pharmaceutical research, 11(10), 1396-1400 (1994-10-01)
We studied the effects of three vehicles (propylene glycol, octanol and ethyl decanoate) with differing polarity on the in vitro percutaneous absorption of three chemicals (fluazifop-butyl, dimethyl phthalate and fomesafen sodium salt) with a range of physico-chemical properties. Absorption rate
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