1-Octen-3-yl acetate
- CAS NO.:2442-10-6
- Empirical Formula: C10H18O2
- Molecular Weight: 170.25
- MDL number: MFCD00036568
- EINECS: 219-474-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-31 16:09:46
What is 1-Octen-3-yl acetate?
Description
l-Octen-3-yl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of lavender and lavandin. May be prepared by acetylation of amyl vinyl carbinol.
Chemical properties
1-Octen-3-yl acetate has a characteristic odor reminiscent of lavender and lavandin and/or a metallic, mushroom-like odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in melon, cornmint oil, spearmint oil, Scotch spearmint oil and other Mentha oils, certain types of Thymus, other varieties of mushrooms and anise hyssop.
Preparation
By acetylation of amyl vinyl carbinol.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-Octen-3-yl acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, earthy, waxy dairy-like, with unripe fruity nuances.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion.Slightly toxic by skin contact. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Properties of 1-Octen-3-yl acetate
| Melting point: | -89.9°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 80 °C15 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.878 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 3582 | 1-OCTEN-3-YL ACETATE |
| Flash point: | 165 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh green herbal lavender fruity oily |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| JECFA Number | 1836 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2442-10-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1-Octen-3-yl-acetate(2442-10-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1-Octen-3-ol, acetate (2442-10-6) |
Safety information for 1-Octen-3-yl acetate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for 1-Octen-3-yl acetate
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