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W280704

Octyl butyrate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Octyl butanoate

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

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCC

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

creamy; green; oily; fruity; waxy; sweet

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

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.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

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)

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