Octyl butyrate
ALDRICH/W280704 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Octyl butanoate
CAS Number: 110-39-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H24O2
Molecular Weight: 200.32
EC Number: 203-762-4
MDL Number: MFCD00048939
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2CO2(CH2)7CH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 224 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8- |
InChI key | PWLNAUNEAKQYLH-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −56 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | creamy; green; oily; fruity; waxy; sweet |
Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCC |
General description: | Octyl butyrate is one of the major constituents of the essential oils of Heracleum sphondylium subsp. Ternatum. It occurs naturally in the mature fruit of wild parsnip and muskmelon. Octyl butyrate is also a promising candidate as a lure for yellowjackets. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 9 kg in composite drum |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 217.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 103.00 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 224 °C (lit.) |
mp | −56 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2807 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |