Ethyl Laurate
Product Description
Product Detail
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Product Name: |
Ethyl laurate |
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CAS: |
106-33-2 |
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MF: |
C14H28O2 |
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MW: |
228.37 |
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EINECS: |
203-386-0 |
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Product Categories: |
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Mol File: |
106-33-2.mol |
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Melting point |
-10 °C |
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Boiling point |
269 °C(lit.) |
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density |
0.863 |
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vapor pressure |
0.1 hPa (60 °C) |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.432 |
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FEMA |
2441 | ETHYL LAURATE |
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Fp |
>230 °F |
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storage temp. |
−20°C |
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Water Solubility |
insoluble |
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JECFA Number |
37 |
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Merck |
14,3818 |
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BRN |
1769671 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
106-33-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester(106-33-2) |
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EPA Substance Registry System |
Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester (106-33-2) |
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Safety Statements |
23-24/25 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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Autoignition Temperature |
>300 °C |
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TSCA |
Yes |
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HS Code |
29159080 |
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HS Code |
29341000 |
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Toxicity |
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
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Description |
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, crispbread, ginger, whisky, fruit brandies and wine. |
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References |
[1]Yuan, Jinliang.
"Synthesis of Ethyl Laurate under Microwave Irradiation." Flavour
Fragrance Cosmetics (2006). |
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Chemical Properties |
clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid |
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Chemical Properties |
Ethyl laurate has a floral, fruity odor. |
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Preparation |
From lauroyl chloride and ethyl alcohol in the presence of Mg in ether solution, or by transesterification of coconut oil with ethyl alcohol in the presence of HCl. |
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Definition |
ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of lauric acid. |
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Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: waxy, soapy and floral with a creamy, dairy and fruity nuance |
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Safety Profile |
Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
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Preparation Products |
Dodecyl alcohol |
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Raw materials |
Etanol-->Lauric acid-->Lauroyl chloride |