Ethyl decanoate
CAS 110-38-3
EC 203-761-9
Formula C12H24O2
MW 200.32 g/mol
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Description
Ethyl decanoate (CAS 110-38-3), also known as ethyl caprate or FEMA 2432, is a medium-chain fatty acid ester produced by the esterification of decanoic acid with ethanol. It carries no E-code designation and is catalogued under EC 203-761-9 with HS code 29159080.
In food and beverage flavoring, ethyl decanoate contributes fruity, brandy-like notes and is used at controlled concentrations in alcoholic beverages and confectionery. In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient by integrating into the lipid barrier of the skin, and its low polarity makes it effective as a spreading agent and co-emulsifier in oil-phase systems.
Ethyl decanoate is available in technical and food-grade qualities, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It falls under REACH regulation and requires an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet for EU trade. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with smaller quantities available for laboratory or development use.
In food and beverage flavoring, ethyl decanoate contributes fruity, brandy-like notes and is used at controlled concentrations in alcoholic beverages and confectionery. In personal care formulations, it functions as an emollient by integrating into the lipid barrier of the skin, and its low polarity makes it effective as a spreading agent and co-emulsifier in oil-phase systems.
Ethyl decanoate is available in technical and food-grade qualities, with food-grade material conforming to FCC specifications. It falls under REACH regulation and requires an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet for EU trade. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with smaller quantities available for laboratory or development use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 246.6 °C |
| Density | 0.8641 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C; Press: 750 Torr |
| Flash Point | 216 °F |
| Appearance | clear colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet waxy fruity apple grape oily brandy |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.8Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.425 |
| Log P | 4.79 |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29159080 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
ethyl caprateETHYL DECYLATEETHYL N-CAPRATE
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