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| Product Name: | Ethyl caprate | | Synonyms: | Ethyl ester of Decanoic acid;RARECHEM AL BI 0168;N-DECANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;N-CAPRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;Capric acid ethyl ester~Decanoic acid ethyl ester~Ethyl decanoate;FEMA 2432;ETHYL N-DECANOATE;ETHYL N-CAPRATE | | CAS: | 110-38-3 | | MF: | C12H24O2 | | MW: | 200.32 | | EINECS: | 203-761-9 | | Product Categories: | Pharmaceutical Intermediates;110-38-3 | | Mol File: | 110-38-3.mol |
| Ethyl caprate Chemical Properties |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 | | WGK Germany | 2 | | RTECS | HD9420000 | | TSCA | Yes | | HS Code | 29159080 |
| Ethyl caprate Usage And Synthesis |
| Description | Ethyl caprate (also known as ethyl decanoate) is the ethyl ester form of caprate. It is a kind of product during the fermentation process of winemaking. It also exists in the essential oils of many kinds of natural fruits. It can be used as a common flavoring agent and food spices.
| | References | [1]Langrand, G., et al. "Short chain flavour esters synthesis by microbial lipases." Biotechnology Letters 12.8 (1990): 581-586.
[2]Cakir, Ahmet. "Essential oil and fatty acid composition of the fruits of Hippophae rhamnoides L.(Sea Buckthorn) and Myrtus communis L. from Turkey." Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 32.9 (2004): 809-816.
[3]Takeoka, Gary R., Ron G. Buttery, and Robert A. Flath. "Volatile constituents of Asian pear (Pyrus serotina)." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry40.10 (1992): 1925-1929.
| | Chemical Properties | clear colourless liquid | | Chemical Properties | Ethyl decanoate has a fruity odor reminiscent of grape (cognac). It has been also reported to have an oily, brandy-like
odor.
| | Occurrence | Reported found in cognac, apple, banana, cherry, citrus, grape, melon, pear, pinapple, and more. | | Uses | manufacture of wine bouquets, cognac essence. | | Uses | Ethyl Decanoate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. It is a volatile ester produced during the fermentation in winemaking. It can also be used as a flavor and fragrance ingredients. | | Preparation | Ethyl decanoate is prepared by esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4. | | Definition |
ChEBI: Ethyl decanoate is a fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a fatty acid ethyl ester and a decanoate ester.
| | Aroma threshold values | Detection: 8 to 12 ppb | | Taste threshold values | Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, fruity, sweet apple. | | Synthesis Reference(s) | The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 371, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00396a054 | | General Description | Ethyl decanoate has ethereal, fruity, aromatic note that is considered to be essential for a fine wine flavor. | | Safety Profile | A skin irritant.
Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or
flame; can react with oxidizing materials.
When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
ESTERS and ETHERS |
| Ethyl caprate Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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