decyl acetate

Description

decyl acetate is identified by CAS 112-17-4, molecular formula C12H24O2 and molecular weight 200.18 g/mol. UNII VNW56K9DYT; ChEBI 179750; InChIKey NUPSHWCALHZGOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 126.00 to 127.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 272 °C; Melting Point: -15 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-17-4
PubChem CID	8167
Molecular formula	C12H24O2
Molecular weight	200.18 g/mol
IUPAC name	decyl acetate
InChIKey	NUPSHWCALHZGOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	VNW56K9DYT
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:179750
FEMA number	2367
JECFA number	132

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	200.32
XLogP3	4.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	10
Exact Mass	200.177630004
Monoisotopic Mass	200.177630004
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	14
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	126.00 to 127.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	272 °C
Melting Point	-15 °C
Density	0.861-0.866
Vapor Pressure	0.00347 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	1.424-1.430

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• Liquid
• colourless to pale yellow liquid with a pear, floral, orange-rose odour
• insoluble in water
• 1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol (in ethanol)
• 155.0 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID8047189]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Oil, Orange No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	98.2% (1547 / 1576)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	98.2% (1547 / 1576)

Documented Uses

• Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Acetic acid, decyl ester: ACTIVE

Synonyms

DECYL ACETATE; n-Decyl acetate; Acetic acid, decyl ester; 1-Decanol acetate; Acetate C 10; n-Decyl ethanoate; Decyl ethanoate; 1-Decyl acetate; Decanyl acetate; Acetate C-10; Decanol acetate; Decyl alcohol, acetate; FEMA No. 2367; DTXSID8047189; UNII-VNW56K9DYT; VNW56K9DYT

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of decyl acetate?

CAS 112-17-4; molecular formula C12H24O2; molecular weight 200.18 g/mol.

What other names is decyl acetate known by?

DECYL ACETATE, n-Decyl acetate, Acetic acid, decyl ester, 1-Decanol acetate, Acetate C 10, n-Decyl ethanoate.

What is the regulatory status of decyl acetate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is decyl acetate classified as hazardous?

98.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1547 of 1576).

What are the key physical properties of decyl acetate?

Boiling Point: 126.00 to 127.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 272 °C; Melting Point: -15 °C; Density: 0.861-0.866.

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