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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)
Anett Kirschner et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 73(5), 1065-1072 (2006-09-01)
A gene encoding a Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenase (BVMO) identified in Pseudomonas fluorescens DSM 50106 was cloned and functionally expressed in Escherichia coli JM109. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blot analysis showed an estimated 56 kDa-size protein band corresponding
Shang-mei Shi et al.
Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 27(3), 170-173 (2003-05-31)
To analyse the chemical components of the essential oil of Gum olibanum somalilnds and Gum olibanum Ethiopia, and to set up determination methods of their main components. Two kinds of essential oil are identified by GC-MS, and assayed by Gas
Citrus flavor. Volatile constituents of the essential oil of the orange (Citrus sinensis).
Bernhard RA.
Journal of Food Science, 26(4), 401-411 (1961)
Seyed Mehdi Razavi et al.
Natural product research, 24(12), 1125-1130 (2009-07-17)
The chemical composition of essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation from the dried fruits of Zosima absinthifolia was analysed by GC-MS. Twenty-four compounds were characterised in the oil. The major components of the oil were octyl acetate (87.48%), octyl octanoate (5.03%)

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