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Ethyl laurate

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Ethyl laurate Basic information

Product Name:
Ethyl laurate
Synonyms:
  • Ethyl laurinate
  • Ethyl n-dodecanoate
  • ethyl n-dodecanote
  • RARECHEM AL BI 0157
  • ETHYL LAURATE
  • ETHYL DODECANOATE
  • Ethyl dodeconoate
  • ETHYL DODECYLATE
CAS:
106-33-2
MF:
C14H28O2
MW:
228.37
EINECS:
203-386-0
Mol File:
106-33-2.mol
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Ethyl laurate Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-10 °C
Boiling point:
269 °C(lit.)
Density 
0.863
vapor pressure 
0.1 hPa (60 °C)
FEMA 
2441 | ETHYL LAURATE
refractive index 
n20/D 1.432
Flash point:
>230 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
solubility 
Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
form 
Oil
color 
Clear Colourless
Odor
at 100.00 %. sweet waxy floral soapy clean
Odor Type
waxy
Water Solubility 
insoluble
JECFA Number
37
Merck 
14,3818
BRN 
1769671
Dielectric constant
2.7(142℃)
LogP
6.02
CAS DataBase Reference
106-33-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester(106-33-2)
EPA Substance Registry System
Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester (106-33-2)
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Safety Information

Safety Statements 
23-24/25
WGK Germany 
2
Autoignition Temperature
>300 °C
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29159080
HS Code 
29341000
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

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Ethyl laurate Usage And Synthesis

Description

Ethyl laurate (also known as ethyl dodecanoate) is a kind of laurate ester formed by the esterification between ethanol and laurate. It can be used as a fruity flavoring agent. It can be found in alcoholic beverages such as wine during fermentation process. It is presented in many kinds of fruits such as apple, apricot, guava, melon, etc as well as in wheatbread, crispbread, ginger, whisky, fruit brandies and wine.

References

[1]Yuan, Jinliang. "Synthesis of Ethyl Laurate under Microwave Irradiation." Flavour Fragrance Cosmetics (2006).
[2]Wang, Yuning, et al. "Changes in aroma composition of blackberry wine during fermentation process." (2012).

Description

Lauric acid is a common 12-carbon saturated fatty acid plentiful in coconut and other nut oils. Saturated fatty acids induce the expression of cyclooxygenase-2, an effect that is significant at 25 μM in RAW 264.7 cells, with lauric acid being the most potent of the C:8-18 fatty acids. Ethyl laurate is a more lipophilic and less toxic form of the free acid. It is one of the medium-chain fatty acid ethyl esters that is released during the anaerobic fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae along with the free acid.

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid

Chemical Properties

Ethyl laurate has a floral, fruity odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in bourbon, Irish whiskey, white wine, apple, apple juice, melon, pineapple, crispbread, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, Swiss and other cheeses, butter, milk, pork liver, beer, cognac, rum, whiskey, cider, sherry, grape wines, cocoa, coconut meat, passion fruit juice, mango, fruit brandies, loquat and pawpaw.

Uses

Ethyl Dodecanoate is a natural food flavor ingredient, and a component of essential fatty acids.

Preparation

Ethyl laurate is prepared from lauroyl chloride and ethyl alcohol in the presence of Mg in ether solution, or by transesterification of coconut oil with ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl laurate is a fatty acid ethyl ester of lauric acid. It has a role as a metabolite.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: waxy, soapy and floral with a creamy, dairy and fruity nuance

General Description

Ethyl laurate can be used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient It has been identified as one of the main volatile compounds in Chinese liquors.

Safety Profile

Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Metabolism

Ethyl laurate is probably hydrolysed to ethyl alcohol and lauric acid, which then undergo normal metabolism (Fassett, 1963).

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