Methyl decanoate
ALDRICH/W505501 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Capric acid methyl ester; Decanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl caprate
CAS Number: 110-42-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H22O2
Molecular Weight: 186.29
EC Number: 203-766-6
MDL Number: MFCD00009580
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)8COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 108 °C/10 mmHg |
224 °C (lit.) | |
density | 0.871 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C11H22O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7- |
InChI key | YRHYCMZPEVDGFQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −14-−11 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | oily; fruity; wine-like |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 | |
FDA 21 CFR 110 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
General description: | Methyl decanoate is reported to occur in parmesan cheese, sparkling wine and banana. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H410 |
Precautionary statements | P273 - P391 - P501 |
RIDADR | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 230.9 °F - Pensky-Martens c |
Flash Point(C) | 110.5 °C - Pensky-Martens c |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 108 °C/10 mmHg; 224 °C (lit.) |
mp | −14-−11 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.871 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |