ALLYL CAPRYLATE

Synonym(s):Allyl caprylate

CAS NO.：4230-97-1
Empirical Formula: C11H20O2
Molecular Weight: 184.28
MDL number: MFCD00038343
EINECS: 224-184-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-15 19:00:21

What is ALLYL CAPRYLATE?

Chemical properties

Allyl octanoate has a fruity odor and oily-winy undernote. It has a pineapple, banana, fatty, fruity taste

The Uses of ALLYL CAPRYLATE

Allyl Caprylate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a colorless to light yellow liquid and has a fruity odor. It is alkali and mineral acid unstable and should be stored in glass, tin, or resin-lined containers. It is used to give flavors a fruity note and has application in dessert gels, puddings, beverages, and candy at 3–25 ppm.

Preparation

By esterification of caprylic acid with allyl alcohol in benzene in the presence of naphthalene-β-sulfonic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Propenyl octanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: fatty, fruity, pineapple tropical-like

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. See also ALLYL COMPOUNDS and ESTERS. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of ALLYL CAPRYLATE

Melting point:	-58.7°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	87-88 °C6 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.881 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.432(lit.)
FEMA	2037 \| ALLYL OCTANOATE
Flash point:	203 °F
solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Odor	Powerful fruity, slightly fatty Banana-Pineapple like odor with a somewhat oily-winey undertone.
JECFA Number	5
EPA Substance Registry System	Octanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester (4230-97-1)

Safety information for ALLYL CAPRYLATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.