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Ethyl decanoate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
Capric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caprate
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)8COOC2H5
CAS Number:
110-38-3
Molecular Weight:
200.32
FEMA Number:
2432
Beilstein:
1762128
EC Number:
203-761-9
Council of Europe no.:
309c
MDL number:
MFCD00009581
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901075
Flavis number:
9.059
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

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%

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

Organoleptic

apple; fruity; waxy; sweet

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

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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.

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.

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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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)
Solid acid catalyst supported synthesis and fuel properties of ethyl decanoate
Lamba R, et al.
Energy and Fuels, 222, 98-104 (2018)
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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