1-Ethylhexyl acetate
3-OCTYL ACETATE
CAS: 4864-61-3
Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
1-Ethylhexyl acetate - Names and Identifiers
1-Ethylhexyl acetate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molar Mass | 172.26 |
| Density | 0.86g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -65.75°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 99°C18mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 157°F |
| JECFA Number | 313 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.415(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. It is fragrant, waxy, and fatty, with citrus, rose and mint-like aromas. Soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and most non-volatile oils, hardly soluble in water. Boiling point 187 ℃ or 98 ℃(2000Pa). Natural products are found in peppermint oil and cooked beef fat. |
1-Ethylhexyl acetate - Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
1-Ethylhexyl acetate - References
| FEMA | 3583 | 3-OCTYL ACETATE |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| assay | was determined by method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample taken was 1.3. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 86.14. Or according to Gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using non-polar column method. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks 4.0; Cold drinks 4.0; Candy 4.0; Baked goods 4.4; pudding 4.0; Gum 2.6; Meat 2.6; Fast food 10.0. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
| Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of spices. Mainly used in the preparation of bergamot, citrus, apple, pear, beef tallow, nuts and other types of flavor. |
| production method | azeotropic mixture of octanol, acetic acid and benzene with a small amount of sulfuric acid, the resulting water is removed at any time. |
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