Ethyl laurate
ALDRICH/W244112 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Ethyl dodecanoate; Ethyl laurate; Lauric acid ethyl ester
CAS Number: 106-33-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H28O2
Molecular Weight: 228.37
EC Number: 203-386-0
MDL Number: MFCD00015065
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOC2H5
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.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| bp | 269 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| 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/C14H28O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
| InChI key | MMXKVMNBHPAILY-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | floral; waxy; soapy; 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 | CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| General description: | Ethyl laurate can be used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient It has been identified as one of the main volatile compounds in Chinese liquors. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 269 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2441 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |