1-Octen-3-yl acetate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-89.9°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

80 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.878 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

3582 | 1-OCTEN-3-YL ACETATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.425(lit.)

Flash point:

165 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

at 100.00 %. fresh green herbal lavender fruity oily

Odor Type

herbal

Water Solubility 

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

JECFA Number

1836

LogP

3.47

CAS DataBase Reference

2442-10-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

1-Octen-3-yl-acetate(2442-10-6)

EPA Substance Registry System

1-Octen-3-ol, acetate (2442-10-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-43

Safety Statements 

36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

RH3320000

HS Code 

2915.39.9000

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 850 mg/kg FCTOD7 20,641,82

MSDS

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1-Octen-3-yl acetate Usage And Synthesis

Description

l-Octen-3-yl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of lavender and lavandin. May be prepared by acetylation of amyl vinyl carbinol.

Chemical Properties

1-Octen-3-yl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of lavender and lavandin and/or a metallic, mushroom-like odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in melon, cornmint oil, spearmint oil, Scotch spearmint oil and other Mentha oils, certain types of Thymus, other varieties of mushrooms and anise hyssop.

Preparation

By acetylation of amyl vinyl carbinol.

Definition

ChEBI: 1-Octen-3-yl acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, earthy, waxy dairy-like, with unripe fruity nuances.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion.Slightly toxic by skin contact. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.

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