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Octyl acetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid octyl ester

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

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

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 one of the major constituents of the essential oils of Heracleum crenatifolium, oranges and grapefruit.

Application


  • Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3-octyl acetate, CAS registry number 4864-61-3.: This update provides a comprehensive safety assessment of 3-octyl acetate, highlighting its use in fragrances and the ongoing evaluation of its safety for consumer products (Api et al., 2024).

  • Exploring Astrodaucus orientalis (L.) Drude: Phytochemical Analysis and its Biological Potential Against Alzheimer′s and Diabetes.: The study explores the phytochemical composition of Astrodaucus orientalis, including octyl acetate, and its potential therapeutic effects against Alzheimer′s and diabetes, offering new insights into its biochemical applications (Yuca et al., 2024).

  • Energy-efficient recovery of fermented butyric acid using octyl acetate extraction.: This paper presents an energy-efficient method for recovering butyric acid using octyl acetate extraction, showcasing its application in bioprocess engineering and its potential to improve biochemical extraction processes (Oh et al., 2022).

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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Anticonvulsant activity of furanocoumarins and the essential oil obtained from the fruits of Heracleum crenatifolium.
Tosun F, et al.
Food Chemistry, 107(3), 990-993 (2008)
Citrus flavor. Volatile constituents of the essential oil of the orange (Citrus sinensis).
Bernhard RA.
Journal of Food Science, 26(4), 401-411 (1961)
W C Daughtrey et al.
Fundamental and applied toxicology : official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 12(2), 313-320 (1989-02-01)
The subchronic toxicity of octyl acetate was assessed following its administration to rats via oral gavage, 5 days per week for 13 weeks. Treated rats received undiluted octyl acetate at doses of 0.1, 0.5, or 1.0 g/kg. Control rats received
C Ursin et al.
American Industrial Hygiene Association journal, 56(7), 651-660 (1995-07-01)
A procedure has been developed for measuring the steady state rate of permeation of commercial solvents through living human skin. To get the most consistent results, it was necessary with some solvents to normalize the solvent permeation rate of a
Jinfeng Zhao et al.
Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 36(8), 1050-1053 (2011-08-04)
To analyze the volatile oil of olibanum and apply scientific evidences for its applications. The volatile oil was analyzed by GC-MS. One hundred components were identified,accounting for 91.26% of the total volatile oil, and the main components were octyl acetate

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