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ETHYL CAPRATE

CAS NO:110-38-3
EC NO:203-761-9

Ethyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. This ester is a frequent product of fermentation during winemaking, especially at temperatures above 15 °C.

Properties
Chemical formula    C12H24O2
Molar mass    200.322 g·mol−1
Density    0.862 g/cm3
Melting point    −26 °C (−15 °F; 247 K)
Boiling point    245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)

Ethyl Caprate is a fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid. 
Ethyl Caprate has a role as a metabolite. 
Ethyl Caprate is a fatty acid ethyl ester and a decanoate ester.

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point    244 - 246 °C (1013 hPa)
Density    0.86 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit    0.7 %(V)
Flash point    102 °C
Ignition temperature    310 °C
Melting Point    -20 °C
Vapor pressure    0.02 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility    0.016 g/l

Description
Ethyl caprate (also known as ethyl decanoate) is the ethyl ester form of caprate. Ethyl caprate is a kind of product during the fermentation process of winemaking. 
Ethyl caprate also exists in the essential oils of many kinds of natural fruits. 
Ethyl caprate can be used as a common flavoring agent and food spices.

Chemical Properties
clear colourless liquid

Chemical Properties
Ethyl caprate has a fruity odor reminiscent of grape (cognac). 
Ethyl caprate has been also reported to have an oily, brandy-like odor.

Occurrence
Reported found in cognac, apple, banana, cherry, citrus, grape, melon, pear, pinapple, and more.

Uses
manufacture of wine bouquets, cognac essence.

Uses
Ethyl caprate is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. 
Ethyl caprate is a volatile ester produced during the fermentation in winemaking. 
Ethyl caprate can also be used as a flavor and fragrance ingredients.

Preparation
By esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl or H2SO4.

Definition
ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of decanoic acid.

General Description
Ethyl caprate has ethereal, fruity, aromatic note that is considered to be essential for a fine wine flavor.

Ethyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate or ethyl capric acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid esters. These are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid. 
Ethyl caprate is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, and relatively neutral.

APPEARANCE AT 20°C Clear mobile liquid 
COLOR Colorless 
ODOR Fruity, reminiscent of cognac 
OPTICAL ROTATION (°) 0 / 0 
DENSITY AT 20°C (G/ML)) 0,860 - 0,870 
REFRACTIVE INDEX ND20 1,4240 - 1,4270 
FLASHPOINT (°C) 110 
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water 
ASSAY (% GC) > 98 
ACID VALUE (MG KOH/G) < 1 

Ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. 
Ethyl caprate is a volatile ester produced during the fermentation in winemaking. 
Ethyl caprate can also be used as a flavor and fragrance ingredients.

Ethyl Caprate, also known as Ethyl decanoate, is a fatty acid ester made from ethanol and capric acid. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Ethyl caprate is a colorless to yellow liquid, soluble in alcohol or ether, C8H16O2, used chiefly in artificial fruit essences and organic synthesis.

Ethyl Caprate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and capric acid that conforms to the formula: C12H24O2.

Ethyl caprate (110-38-3) is colourless clear, liquid. 
Ethyl caprate is also known as Ethyl Caprate and Decanoic acid ethyl ester. 
Ethyl caprate is use in food and flavor, perfumery, aromatics and Cosmetics Industry. 

About this substance
Helpful information
Ethyl caprate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, but the tonnage data is confidential.

Ethyl caprate is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
Ethyl caprate is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, air care products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), polishes and waxes, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints and cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of Ethyl caprate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.

Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. 
Other release to the environment of Ethyl caprate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.

Formulation or re-packing
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. 
Release to the environment of Ethyl caprate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.

Uses at industrial sites
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. 
Release to the environment of Ethyl caprate can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates), for thermoplastic manufacture and as processing aid.

Manufacture
Release to the environment of Ethyl caprate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.


Other names: Capric acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl caprate; Ethyl caprinate; Ethyl decanoate; Ethyl decylate; n-Capric acid ethyl ester; Ethyl ester of decanoic acid; Ethyl n-decanoate; NSC 8909

IUPAC names
Decanoic acid, ethylester
ETHYL DECANOATE
Ethyl decanoate
ethyl decanoate

SYNONYMS:
110-38-3 [RN]
203-761-9 [EINECS]
Capric acid ethyl ester
Capric acid, ethyl ester
Décanoate d'éthyle [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Decanoic acid, ethyl ester [ACD/Index Name]
Ethyl caprate
Ethyl caprinate
Ethyl decanoate [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Ethyldecanoat
Ethyl-decanoat [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
MFCD00009581 [MDL number]
2-Amino-3,4-dimethylpyridine
4-02-00-01044 [Beilstein]
Capric acid ethylester
Decanoic acid ethyl ester
Decanoic acid-ethyl ester
Ethyl 9-decanoate
Ethyl caprate, Decanoic acid ethyl ester
ETHYL DECYLATE
Ethyl ester of decanoic acid
Ethyl n-decanoate
Ethylcaprate
ethyldecanoate


 

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