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Octyl acetate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid octyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CO2(CH2)7CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.26
FEMA Number:
2806
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
197c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.007
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
natural

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

5.9 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

autoignition temp.

515 °F

expl. lim.

8.14 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

bp

211 °C (lit.)

density

0.867 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

floral; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-12-10(2)11/h3-9H2,1-2H3

InChI key

YLYBTZIQSIBWLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Octyl acetate is a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus products. Octyl acetate is used for artificial flavors and in perfumery due to its fruity odor.

Application

Octyl acetate is an ester with a fruity orange flavor employed as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industries.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

189.1 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87.3 °C - closed cup


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