Ethyl decanoate
ALDRICH/W243213 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Capric acid ethyl ester; Ethyl caprate
CAS Number: 110-38-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32
EC Number: 203-761-9
MDL Number: MFCD00009581
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)8COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| bp | 245 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.864 g/cm3 |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | apple; fruity; waxy; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC |
| vapor density | 6.9 (vs air) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 4 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 215.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 102 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 245 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.864 g/cm3 |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2432 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |