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Ethyl octanoate

SKU 90036589 CAS 106-32-1 Available on enquiry

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Ethyl octanoate is a volatile ester used as a flavor and fragrance compound in food and cosmetics. It has a fruity, coconut-like aroma and is commonly used in perfumery and food additives. Available in high purity, it is supplied in standard packaging with full documentation. Molekula supplies Ethyl octanoate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036589
CAS Number: 106-32-1
IUPAC Name: ethyl octanoate
EC Number: 203-385-5
Exact Mass: 172.1463
SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC
InChIKey: YYZUSRORWSJGET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10(11)12-4-2/h3-9H2,1-2H3
PubChem CID: 7799

Synonyms

Caprylic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl caprylate
Ethyl n-octanoate
Ethyl octoate
Ethyl octylate
FEMA No. 2449
n-Caprylic acid ethyl ester
n-Octanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
octanoic acid ethyl
Octanoic acid, ethyl ester

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: -43.1 °C
Boiling Point: 206 to 208 °C at 760 mmHg
Solubility (other solvents): Soluble in most fixed oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water and glycerol

Source: PubChem CID 7799 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is ethyl octanoate used for?

Ethyl octanoate is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and fragrance applications due to its fruity, coconut-like aroma.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of ethyl octanoate?

The chemical formula is C10H20O2, and the molecular weight is 172.26 g/mol.

How should ethyl octanoate be stored?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials; keep container tightly closed.

What grade of ethyl octanoate does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies ethyl octanoate in technical grade; custom grades available upon request.

Can Molekula supply ethyl octanoate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply ethyl octanoate in bulk quantities; please contact sales for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of ethyl octanoate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.