Identification | More | [Name]
Ethyl caprate | [CAS]
110-38-3 | [Synonyms]
CAPRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER DECANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER ETHYL CAPRATE ETHYL CAPRINATE ETHYL DECANOATE ETHYL DECYLATE ETHYL N-CAPRATE ETHYL N-DECANOATE FEMA 2432 N-CAPRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER N-DECANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER RARECHEM AL BI 0168 Ethyl ester of Decanoic acid Capric acid ethyl ester~Decanoic acid ethyl ester~Ethyl decanoate ETHYL DECANOATE 98+% FCC ETHYL DECANOATE 98+% NATURAL FCC ETHYL CAPRATE, 99+% (ETHYL DECANOATE) Ethyl caprate, 99+% CAPRIC ACID ETHYLESTER(SG) ETHYLCAPRINAT | [EINECS(EC#)]
203-761-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C12H24O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00009581 | [Molecular Weight]
200.32 | [MOL File]
110-38-3.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
clear colourless liquid | [Melting point ]
-20°C | [Boiling point ]
245 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
0.8665 | [vapor density ]
6.9 (vs air)
| [vapor pressure ]
1.8Pa at 20℃ | [FEMA ]
2432 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.425
| [Fp ]
216 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store below +30°C. | [solubility ]
H2O: insoluble | [form ]
Liquid | [color ]
Clear colorless | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. sweet waxy fruity apple grape oily brandy | [explosive limit]
0.7%(V) | [Odor Type]
waxy | [Water Solubility ]
insoluble | [JECFA Number]
35 | [Merck ]
14,3776 | [BRN ]
1762128 | [LogP]
4.79 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
110-38-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Decanoic acid, ethyl ester(110-38-3) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
110-38-3(EPA Substance) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
2
| [RTECS ]
HD9420000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29159080 | [Safety Profile]
A skin irritant.
Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or
flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
ESTERS and ETHERS |
Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Description]
Ethyl caprate (also known as ethyl decanoate) is the ethyl ester form of caprate. It is a kind of product during the fermentation process of winemaking. It also exists in the essential oils of many kinds of natural fruits. It can be used as a common flavoring agent and food spices.
| [References]
[1]Langrand, G., et al. "Short chain flavour esters synthesis by microbial lipases." Biotechnology Letters 12.8 (1990): 581-586.
[2]Cakir, Ahmet. "Essential oil and fatty acid composition of the fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides L.(Sea Buckthorn) and Myrtus communis L. from Turkey." Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 32.9 (2004): 809-816.
[3]Takeoka, Gary R., Ron G. Buttery, and Robert A. Flath. "Volatile constituents of Asian pear (Pyrus serotina)." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry40.10 (1992): 1925-1929.
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Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
clear colourless liquid | [Chemical Properties]
Ethyl decanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of grape (cognac). It has been also reported to have an oily, brandy-like
odor.
| [Occurrence]
Reported found in cognac, apple, banana, cherry, citrus, grape, melon, pear, pinapple, and more. | [Uses]
manufacture of wine bouquets, cognac essence. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid. | [Preparation]
By esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4. | [Aroma threshold values]
Detection: 8 to 12 ppb | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, fruity, sweet apple. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 371, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00396a054 | [General Description]
Ethyl decanoate has ethereal, fruity, aromatic note that is considered to be essential for a fine wine flavor. |
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