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Product Name: |
Ethyl caprate |
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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 |
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CAS: |
110-38-3 |
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MF: |
C12H24O2 |
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MW: |
200.32 |
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EINECS: |
203-761-9 |
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Product Categories: |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
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Mol File: |
110-38-3.mol |
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Melting point |
-20°C |
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Boiling point |
245 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.862 g/mL at 25 °C |
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vapor density |
6.9 (vs air) |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.425 |
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FEMA |
2432 | ETHYL DECANOATE |
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Fp |
216 °F |
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storage temp. |
2-8°C |
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solubility |
H2O: insoluble |
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form |
Liquid |
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color |
Clear colorless |
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explosive limit |
0.7%(V) |
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Water Solubility |
insoluble |
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JECFA Number |
35 |
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Merck |
14,3776 |
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BRN |
1762128 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
110-38-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Decanoic acid, ethyl ester(110-38-3) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Ethyl decanoate (110-38-3) |
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Safety Statements |
24/25 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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RTECS |
HD9420000 |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HS Code |
29159080 |
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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. |
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References |
[1]Langrand, G., et
al. "Short chain flavour esters synthesis by microbial lipases."
Biotechnology Letters 12.8 (1990): 581-586. |
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Chemical Properties |
clear colourless liquid |
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Chemical Properties |
Ethyl decanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of grape (cognac). It has been also reported to have an oily, brandy-like odor. |
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Occurrence |
Reported found in cognac, apple, banana, cherry, citrus, grape, melon, pear, pinapple, and more. |
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Uses |
manufacture of wine bouquets, cognac essence. |
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Definition |
ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid. |
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Preparation |
By esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4. |
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Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 8 to 12 ppb |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, fruity, sweet apple. |
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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 |
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Raw materials |
Etanol-->Capric acid |
