W280704

Octyl butyrate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): Octyl butanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CO₂(CH₂)₇CH₃
• CAS Number: 110-39-4
• Molecular Weight: 200.32
• FEMA Number: 2807
• EC Number: 203-762-4
• Council of Europe no.: 272
• MDL number: MFCD00048939
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901186
• Flavis number: 9.046
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.425 (lit.)
• bp: 224 °C (lit.)
• mp: −56 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: creamy; green; oily; fruity; waxy; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCC
• InChI: 1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-11-14-12(13)10-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: PWLNAUNEAKQYLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Octyl butyrate is one of the major constituents of the essential oils of Heracleum sphondylium subsp. Ternatum. It occurs naturally in the mature fruit of wild parsnip and muskmelon. Octyl butyrate is also a promising candidate as a lure for yellowjackets.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 217.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 103.00 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)