Basic information
- Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC- InChIKey
RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C12H24O2
- Average molar mass
- 200.32 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 200.17763
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Ethyl caprate
- IUPAC
- ethyl decanoate
- English name
- Ethyl caprate
- Molecular formula
- C12H24O2
- Molecular weight
- 200.32
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
110-38-3- PubChem CID
- 8048
- DTXSID
DTXSID0044363- ChEMBL
CHEMBL3184829- ChEBI
CHEBI:87430- UNII
- GY39FB86UO
- EC Number
- 203-761-9
- Nikkaji
- J1.974G
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 4.6
- Topological polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 10
- Heavy atoms
- 14
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 132
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Solubility
0.0159 mg/mL at 25 °C
Soluble in most fixed oils, insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol
1ml in 4ml 80% ethanol (in ethanol)
Boiling Point
241.00 to 245.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
243 °C
Physical Description
Liquid
Colourless liquid with an oily brandy-like odour
Kovats Retention Index
1367;1382;1383;1382;1377;1381;1386;1379;1378;1378;1379;1380;1380;1382;1379;1381;1376;1378;1380;1385
1392.2;1395;1393;1392;1396;1373;1399.1;1380;1397;1397;1405;1392;1394;1392;1399;1395;1397;1395;1397;1395
1642;1647;1638;1638;1648;1633;1630;1635;1635;1622;1606;1644;1639;1595;1660;1625;1635;1645;1629;1634
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- -20 °C · -20°C
- Boiling point
- 245 °C · 245 °C(lit.)
- Density
- 0.862 g/mL · 0.862 g/mL at 25 °C
- vapor density
- 6.9 · 6.9 (vs air)
- vapor pressure
- 1.8 Pa · 1.8Pa at 20℃
- FLAVIS Number
- 9.059 · 09.059 | Ethyl decanoate
- refractive index
- 20 · n20/D 1.425
- FEMA
- 2432 · 2432 | ETHYL DECANOATE
- Flash point
- 216 °F · 216 °F
- storage temp.
- 30 °C · Store below +30°C.
- solubility
- 2 O: · H2O: insoluble
- form
- Liquid
- color
- Clear colorless
- Odor
- 100 % · at 100.00 %. sweet waxy fruity apple grape oily brandy
- Odor Type
- waxy
- biological source
- synthetic
- Viscosity
- 2.5 mm2/s · 2.5mm2/s
- explosive limit
- 0.7 % · 0.7%(V)
- Water Solubility
- insoluble
- Merck
- 14 · 14,3776
- JECFA Number
- 35 · 35
- BRN
- 1762128 · 1762128
- Henry's Law Constant
- 1.2 · 1.2×10-2 mol/(m3Pa) at 25℃, Plyasunov et al. (2004)
- Major Application
- flavors and fragrances
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- SKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMINGSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- InChI
- 1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3
- InChIKey
- RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC
- LogP
- 4.79 · 4.79
- Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
- ETHYL DECANOATE
- FDA 21 CFR
- 172.515 · 172.515
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 110 · 110-38-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
- EWG's Food Scores
- 1 · 1
- FDA UNII
- 39 FB86UO · GY39FB86UO
- NIST Chemistry Reference
- Decanoic acid, ethyl ester(110-38-3)
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Ethyl decanoate (110-38-3)
- UNSPSC Code
- 85151701 · 85151701
- NACRES
- 24 · NA.24
- Symbol(GHS)
- 7 · GHS07
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- 302 · H302
- Precautionary statements
- 301 · P301+P312+P330
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
- Safety Statements
- 24 · 24/25
- WGK Germany
- 2 · 2
- RTECS
- 9420000 · HD9420000
- Autoignition Temperature
- 310 °C · 310°C
- TSCA
- TSCA listed
- HS Code
- 29159080 · 29159080
- Storage Class
- 10 · 10 - Combustible liquids
- REACH Registrations
- Active
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (1642 of 1642) of all reports.
Not Classified;Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1642 of 1642 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1642 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.;Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1642 of 1642 reports by companies.;There are 0 notifications provided by 0 of 1642 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).;Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Decanoic acid, ethyl ester
Status: Active Update: 21-08-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/24031
Ethyl decanoate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Regulatory information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Decanoic acid, ethyl ester
Status: Active Update: 21-08-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/24031
Ethyl decanoate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Safety data
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
- wgk
- 2
- tsca
- TSCA listed
- rtecs
- HD9420000
- hs_code
- 29159080
- Signal word
- Warning
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS07
- safety_code
- 24/25
- Storage Class
- 10 - Combustible liquids
- Hazard statements
- H302
- REACH Registrations
- Active
- Autoignition Temperature
- 310°C
- Precautionary statements
- P301+P312+P330
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
Uses & manufacturing
Use Classification
Fragrance Ingredients
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
Applications
DescriptionEthyl 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.
OccurrenceReported found in cognac, apple, banana, cherry, citrus, grape, melon, pear, pinapple, and more.
UsesEthyl 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.
Usesmanufacture of wine bouquets, cognac essence.
General DescriptionEthyl decanoate has ethereal, fruity, aromatic note that is considered to be essential for a fine wine flavor.
Preparation methods
PreparationEthyl decanoate is prepared by esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4.
Upstream & downstream products
Upstream raw materials
Downstream products
Suppliers50 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: 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.
Related reactions
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