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
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
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| 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 | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | apple; fruity; waxy; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 400 |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| 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. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| 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 |