Methyl decanoate

Synonym(s):Capric acid methyl ester;Decanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl caprate;Methyl caprate, Capric acid methyl ester, Decanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl decanoate

CAS NO.：110-42-9
Empirical Formula: C11H22O2
Molecular Weight: 186.29
MDL number: MFCD00009580
EINECS: 203-766-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-28 23:16:16

What is Methyl decanoate?

Chemical properties

Methyl decanoate, a large methyl ester, is a clear colorless liquid. It can be used as a surrogate for the large methyl esters present in rapeseed and soybean derived biodiesel.

The Uses of Methyl decanoate

Intermediate for detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers.

The Uses of Methyl decanoate

It is employed as an intermediate for caproic acid, detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers and flavoring. As a chemical intermediate for alkanolamides, fatty alcohols & acids.

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl decanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester and a decanoate ester. It is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Preparation

Methyl decanoate is prepared by esterification of capric acid with methanol or alcoholysis of coconut oil, purified by fractional vacuum distillation.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46, p. 3936, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/jo00332a045
Synthesis, p. 899, 1981 DOI: 10.1055/s-1981-29640

General Description

Methyl decanoate is reported to occur in parmesan cheese, sparkling wine and banana.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

Pass the ester through alumina before use and distil in a vacuum. [Beilstein 2 IV 1044.]

Properties of Methyl decanoate

Melting point:	-14--11 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	108 °C/10 mmHg 224 °C (lit.)
Density	0.871 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	4.93Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Flash point:	202 °F
storage temp.	room temp
solubility	chloroform: soluble100mg/mL, clear
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. oily wine fruity floral
explosive limit	0.7%(V)
Water Solubility	Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
BRN	1759170
Dielectric constant	3.8599999999999999
CAS DataBase Reference	110-42-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Decanoic acid, methyl ester(110-42-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl decanoate (110-42-9)

Safety information for Methyl decanoate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…