Product Description

Ethyl laurate's cas code is 106-33-2

Product Detail

Ethyl laurate Basic information


Description References


Product Name:

Ethyl laurate

CAS:

106-33-2

MF:

C14H28O2

MW:

228.37

EINECS:

203-386-0

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Mol File:

106-33-2.mol



Ethyl laurate Chemical Properties


Melting point 

-10 °C

Boiling point 

269 °C(lit.)

density 

0.863

vapor pressure 

0.1 hPa (60 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.432

FEMA 

2441 | ETHYL LAURATE

Fp 

>230 °F

storage temp. 

−20°C

Water Solubility 

insoluble

JECFA Number

37

Merck 

14,3818

BRN 

1769671

CAS DataBase Reference

106-33-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester(106-33-2)

EPA Substance Registry System

Dodecanoic acid, ethyl ester (106-33-2)


Ethyl laurate Safety Information


Safety Statements 

23-24/25

WGK Germany 

2

Autoignition Temperature

>300 °C

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29159080

HS Code 

29341000

Toxicity

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


Ethyl laurate Usage And Synthesis


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.

References

[1]Yuan, Jinliang. "Synthesis of Ethyl Laurate under Microwave Irradiation." Flavour Fragrance Cosmetics (2006).
[2]Wang, Yuning, et al. "Changes in aroma composition of blackberry wine during fermentation process." (2012).

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellowish liquid

Chemical Properties

Ethyl laurate has a floral, fruity odor.

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.

Definition

ChEBI: A fatty acid ethyl ester of lauric acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: waxy, soapy and floral with a creamy, dairy and fruity nuance

Safety Profile

Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.


Ethyl laurate Preparation Products And Raw materials


Preparation Products

Dodecyl alcohol

Raw materials

Etanol-->Lauric acid-->Lauroyl chloride


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