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W440201

3-Octyl butyrate

greener alternative

natural (US), ≥98%

Synonym(s):

Octan-3-yl butanoate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H24O2
CAS Number:
20286-45-7
Molecular Weight:
200.32
FEMA Number:
4402
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
green; musty; citrus; fruity
Grade:
Kosher, natural (US)
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

O(C(CCCCC)CC)C(=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C12H24O2/c1-4-7-8-10-11(6-3)14-12(13)9-5-2/h11H,4-10H2,1-3H3

InChI key

USSKZVIXWTWCGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

Kosher, natural (US)

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

green; musty; citrus; fruity

Quality Level

300

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General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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SHBS8548
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