dodecyl propionate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-21.6°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

285.23°C (estimate)

Density 

0.8484 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.4290 (estimate)

FEMA 

4338 | DODECYL PROPIONATE

solubility 

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol artd oils.

color 

Colorless oily liquid

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity winey ambrette

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

1876

LogP

6.55

EPA Substance Registry System

Lauryl propionate (6221-93-8)

dodecyl propionate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Liquid; slightly fruity, light aroma.

Uses

Finds some use in perfume compositions, mainly as part of a topnote complex. It blends well with the alifatic aldehydes, and lends tenacity and a pleasant muskiness to delicately floral notes, it softens citrusnotes and offers a natural, petal-like note to many floral fragrances.

Definition

ChEBI: Dodecyl propionate is a carboxylic ester.

Synthesis

Dodecyl propionate is produced by direct esterification of Dodecanol with Propionic acid under azeotropic conditions, or with Propionic anhydride.