Name | 4-Ethyloctanoic acid |
Synonyms | FEMA 3800 4-ethyl-octanoicaci 4-Ethylcaprylicacid 4-ETHYLOCTANOIC ACID 4-Ethyloctanoic acid 4-Ethyl ocanoic acid 4-Ethylcaprylic acid (4R)-4-ethyloctanoate Octanoicacid,4-ethyl- 4-ethyl octanoic acid (4S)-4-ethyloctanoate 4-Ethyl ocatanoic acid Octanoic acid, 4-ethyl- |
CAS | 16493-80-4 |
EINECS | 240-560-5 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-6-9(4-2)7-8-10(11)12/h9H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)/p-1/t9-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C10H20O2 |
Molar Mass | 172.26 |
Density | 0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 163 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 212°F |
JECFA Number | 1218 |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water(0.13 mg/mL). Soluble in hexane |
Vapor Presure | 0.00178mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
pKa | 4.79±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.439 |
MDL | MFCD00506494 |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
FEMA | 3800 | 4-ETHYLOCTANOIC ACID |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
biological activity | 4-ethyloctanoic acid is found in Virginia flue-cured tobacco and is mainly used as daily flavor, food flavor enhancer, industrial flavor, nutrient agent, stabilizer, surfactant and emulsifier. |
use | can be used for blending edible flavors. |