Ethyl decanoate

Ethyl decanoate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethyl decanoate
Other names
Decanoic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl caprate
Ethyl caprinate
Ethyl decylate
Capric acid ethyl ester
Identifiers
110-38-3
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 7757
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.421
PubChem 8048
Properties
C12H24O2
Molar mass 200.32 g·mol−1
Density 0.862 g/cm3
Melting point −26 °C (−15 °F; 247 K)
Boiling point 245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ethyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. This ester is a frequent product of fermentation during winemaking, especially at temperatures above 15°C. [1]

References

  1. Killian, E.; Ough, C. S. (1979). "Fermentation Esters — Formation and Retention as Affected by Fermentation Temperature". American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 30 (4): 301–305.
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