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W281107

Sigma-Aldrich

Octyl octanoate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Octyl caprylate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H32O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
256.42
FEMA Number:
2811
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
395
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.114
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.435 (lit.)

bp

307 °C (lit.)

mp

−18 °C (lit.)

density

0.859 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

coconut; oily; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C16H32O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-18-16(17)14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-15H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DJNTZVRUYMHBTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Related Categories

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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