OCTYL PROPIONATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-41.6°C

Boiling point:

228 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.866 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.422(lit.)

FEMA 

2813 | OCTYL PROPIONATE

Flash point:

210 °F

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet fruity mushroom floral raspberry jammy green

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

145

LogP

4.43

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanoic acid, octyl ester (142-60-9)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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OCTYL PROPIONATE Usage And Synthesis

Description

Octyl propionate has a complex, waxy odor reminiscent of myrtle berries with a pineapple undertone. May be prepared by esterification of n-octanol with propionic acid.

Chemical Properties

Octyl propionate has a complex, waxy odor reminiscent of myrtle berries with a pineapple undertone.

Occurrence

Reported found in oil of hop and strawberry fruit.

Definition

ChEBI: Octyl propanoate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

By esterification of n-octanol with propionic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, estry, fruity and berry with a tropical, jamy note.

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