W280615

Octyl acetate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Acetic acid octyl ester
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂(CH₂)₇CH₃
• CAS Number: 112-14-1
• Molecular Weight: 172.26
• FEMA Number: 2806
• EC Number: 203-939-6
• Council of Europe no.: 197c
• MDL number: MFCD00009562
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901185
• Flavis number: 9.007
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 189.1 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 87.3 °C - closed cup