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W244112

Ethyl laurate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Ethyl dodecanoate, Ethyl laurate, Lauric acid ethyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)10COOC2H5
CAS Number:
106-33-2
Molecular Weight:
228.37
FEMA Number:
2441
Council of Europe no.:
375c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901087
Flavis number:
9.099
EC Number:
203-386-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00015065
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1769671
eCl@ss:
32150313
Organoleptic:
floral; waxy; soapy; sweet
Grade:
FG, Kosher, natural
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

grade

FG, Kosher, natural

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥98%

sustainability

Sustainability features

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

269 °C (lit.)

density

0.86 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; waxy; soapy; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C14H28O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14(15)16-4-2/h3-13H2,1-2H3

InChI key

MMXKVMNBHPAILY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ethyl laurate can be used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient It has been identified as one of the main volatile compounds in Chinese liquors.
This product aligns with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is bio-based and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

113 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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