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Ethyl dodecanoate

Ethyl dodecanoate structure

Ethyl dodecanoate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    106-33-2

  • Formula:

    C14H28O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Ethyl dodecanoate

  • Synonyms:

    Dodecanoic acid,ethyl ester;Lauric acid,ethyl ester;Ethyl dodecanoate;Ethyl dodecylate;Ethyl laurate;Ethyl laurinate;Ethyl n-dodecanoate;NSC 83467;NSC 8912;Dodecanoic acid monoethyl ester

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid Ethyl laurate has a floral, fruity odor.ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of lauric acid.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, c


Liquid|Colourless, oily liquid with a fruity, floral odour


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

Ethyl dodecanoate Basic Attributes

228.37

228.37

1769671

203-386-0

F389D4MD5K

83467|8912

DTXSID4047044

29341000

Characteristics

26.3

5.71

Liquid

0.8660 g/cm3 @ Temp: 15 °C

-10 °C

271 °C

>230 °F

n 20/D 1.432

insoluble

−20°C

0.1 hPa (60 °C)

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

Safety Information

2

23-24/25

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Not Classified

Drug Information

ethyl laurate

Ethyl dodecanoate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is formed by esterification of dodecanoyl chloride and ethanol with magnesium as a catalyst in ether solution.

Uses

Solvent. It is also used as an intermediate for flavors, fragrances, spandex additives and pharmaceutical raw materials.

Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index|Fatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty esters [FA07] -> Wax monoesters [FA0701]|Cosmetics -> Emollient

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:228.37
XLogP3:5.6
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:12
Exact Mass:228.208930132
Monoisotopic Mass:228.208930132
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:16
Complexity:155
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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