Product Description

Ethyl caprate Basic information

Description References

Product Name:	Ethyl caprate
Synonyms:	Capric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caprate;Capric acid ethyl;Decanoic acid ethyl;Ethyl caprate, 99+% 100ML;ETHYL DECANOATE FOR SYNTHESIS;Ethyl decanoate ReagentPlus(R), >=99%;Ethyl decanoate Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%;Ethyl ester of Decanoic acid
CAS:	110-38-3
MF:	C12H24O2
MW:	200.32
EINECS:	203-761-9
Product Categories:	Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Mol File:	110-38-3.mol

Ethyl caprate Chemical Properties

Melting point	-20°C
Boiling point	245 °C(lit.)
density	0.862 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density	6.9 (vs air)
refractive index	n20/D 1.425
FEMA	2432 \| ETHYL DECANOATE
Fp	216 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	H2O: insoluble
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
explosive limit	0.7%(V)
Water Solubility	insoluble
JECFA Number	35
Merck	14,3776
BRN	1762128
CAS DataBase Reference	110-38-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Decanoic acid, ethyl ester(110-38-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl decanoate (110-38-3)

Ethyl caprate Safety Information

Safety Statements	24/25
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	HD9420000
TSCA	Yes
HS Code	29159080

Ethyl caprate Usage And Synthesis

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.
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.
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