Ethyl decanoate
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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 |
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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
- ↑ 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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