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OCTYL BUTYRATE

Synonym(s):Octyl butanoate

  • CAS NO.:110-39-4
  • Empirical Formula: C12H24O2
  • Molecular Weight: 200.32
  • MDL number: MFCD00048939
  • EINECS: 203-762-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:20
OCTYL BUTYRATE Structural

What is OCTYL BUTYRATE?

Description

Octyl butyrate has a green, herbaceous odor remotely reminiscent of orange but more so of galbanum and parsley with a sweet, melon-like flavor. It may be synthesized from n-octanol and butyric acid in the presence of HCl.

Chemical properties

Octyl butyrate has a green, herbaceous odor remotely reminiscent of orange, but more so of galbanum and parsley and a sweet, melon-like flavor.

Occurrence

Reported found in the essential oil of Heracelum villosum Fisch. and from the fruits of Pastinaca sativa. Also reported found in fresh apple, orange juice, melon, strawberry fruit, beer, purple passion fruit juice, purple passion fruit, yellow passion fruit, fresh plums, mountain papaya and okra.

Preparation

From n-octanol and butyric acid in the presence of HCl.

Definition

ChEBI: Octyl butanoate is a carboxylic ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 8.2 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, fruity and green with a sweet, creamy nuance.

General Description

Octyl butyrate is one of the major constituents of the essential oils of Heracleum sphondylium subsp. Ternatum. It occurs naturally in the mature fruit?of wild parsnip and muskmelon. Octyl butyrate is also a promising candidate as a lure for yellowjackets.

Properties of OCTYL BUTYRATE

Melting point: -56 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 224 °C (lit.)
Density  0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
FEMA  2807 | OCTYL BUTYRATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Flash point: 218 °F
Odor at 100.00 %. fresh waxy fruity green oily earthy creamy natural jasmin
JECFA Number 155
CAS DataBase Reference 110-39-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Butanoic acid, octyl ester (110-39-4)

Safety information for OCTYL BUTYRATE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P333+P313:IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for OCTYL BUTYRATE

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