Ethyl capricate

Structural formula
General
Surname	Ethyl capricate
other names	Ethyl decanoate; Ethyl caprate; Ethyl decanoate; Ethyl caprate;
Molecular formula	C 12 H 24 O 2
Brief description	colorless liquid
External identifiers / databases
EC number	203-761-9
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.421
PubChem	8048
Wikidata	Q5404454
properties
Molar mass	200.32 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.86 g cm −3
Melting point	−20 ° C
boiling point	244-246 ° C
Vapor pressure	0.02 hPa (20 ° C)
solubility	practically insoluble in water (0.016 g l −1 at 20 ° C); miscible in ethanol , chloroform and diethyl ether ; soluble in most oils;
Refractive index	1.425 (20 ° C)
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances	no GHS pictograms
	no GHS pictograms
H and P phrases	H: no H-phrases
	P: no P-phrases
Toxicological data	> 5000 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 , rat , oral ) ; > 5000 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 , rabbit , transdermal ) ;
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

Ethyl capric acid is a chemical compound from the group of fatty acid esters .

Occurrence

Ethyl capric acid is found in beer. The compound was also found in cognac, apples , bananas , cherries , lemons , grapes , melons , pears , pineapples and other natural products. It has also been found in wine.

Extraction and presentation

Caprinsäureethylester can be prepared by esterification of decanoic acid and ethyl alcohol in the presence of hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid are recovered.

properties

Ethyl capric acid is a flammable, difficult to ignite, colorless liquid that is practically insoluble in water. The compound has a fruity smell reminiscent of grapes (cognac). An oily, brandy odor was also reported.

use

Ethyl capric acid is used as a flavoring agent.

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Entry on ethyl decanoate in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on December 15, 2018(JavaScript required) .
↑ ^a ^b Data sheet Ethyl decanoate, from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on December 15, 2018 ( PDF ).
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1-4200-3787-6 , pp. 558 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
↑ Data sheet for ethyl capric acid (PDF) from Merck , accessed on December 15, 2018.
↑ Ludwig Narziss, Werner Back, Martina Gastl, Martin Zarnkow: demolition of the brewery . John Wiley & Sons, 2017, ISBN 978-3-527-69673-4 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).
↑ American Journal of Enology and Viticulture: Fermentation Esters - Formation and Retention as Affected by Fermentation Temperature , accessed December 15, 2018
↑ A. Fricker: Groceries - check with all your senses! Quality Flavors Taste Sensory . Springer-Verlag, 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-82325-1 , pp. 114 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[GESTIS-1] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Entry on ethyl decanoate in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on December 15, 2018(JavaScript required) .

[Sigma-2] Data sheet Ethyl decanoate, from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on December 15, 2018 ( PDF ).

[George_A._Burdock-3] George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1-4200-3787-6 , pp. 558 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[Merck-4] Data sheet for ethyl capric acid (PDF) from Merck , accessed on December 15, 2018.

[Ludwig_Narziss,_Werner_Back,_Martina_Gastl,_Martin_Zarnkow-5] Ludwig Narziss, Werner Back, Martina Gastl, Martin Zarnkow: demolition of the brewery . John Wiley & Sons, 2017, ISBN 978-3-527-69673-4 ( limited preview in Google Book Search).

[ajevonline.org-6] American Journal of Enology and Viticulture: Fermentation Esters - Formation and Retention as Affected by Fermentation Temperature , accessed December 15, 2018

[A._Fricker-7] A. Fricker: Groceries - check with all your senses! Quality Flavors Taste Sensory . Springer-Verlag, 2013, ISBN 978-3-642-82325-1 , pp. 114 ( limited preview in Google Book search).