DECYL PROPIONATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-31.6°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

123-124 °C8 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.864 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.429(lit.)

FEMA 

2369 | DECYL PROPIONATE

Flash point:

225 °F

Odor

at 100.00 %. ether rum fruity fatty cognac

Odor Type

ethereal

JECFA Number

146

LogP

5.49

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanoic acid, decyl ester (5454-19-3)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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DECYL PROPIONATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Decyl propionate is a colorless oily liquid. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Sp.Gr. 0.88. B.P. 265℃. Decyl propionate has a slightly fatty, aldehyde-like odor reminiscent of cognac.

Uses

Finds some use in perfume compositions, partly as a topnote ingredient to support fresh-citrusy or Ambrette-seed-like notes, partly as a modifier in Citrus fragrance and fruity notes. Used in flavor compositions for imitation Citrus fruit, other fruit and Brandy flavors. Concentration in the finished product is normally mere traces.

Preparation

By direct esterification in the presence of benzene.

Definition

ChEBI: Decyl propionate is a carboxylic ester.

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