Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate
- CAS NO.:29214-60-6
- Empirical Formula: C12H22O3
- Molecular Weight: 214.3
- MDL number: MFCD00026889
- EINECS: 249-518-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-31 16:09:46
What is Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate?
Physical properties
Colorless slightly oily liquid. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in akohol, miscible with oils.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Preparation
By the alkylation of ethyl acetoacetate with hexyl bromide or by any other suitable method. Uses: In public use since the 1950s. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 10001b/yr.
Production Methods
Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate can be produced by condensation of Ethyl acetate and Hexyl acetate, using Sodium ethoxide catalyst.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 64, p. 580, 1942 DOI: 10.1021/ja01255a035
Properties of Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate
| Boiling point: | 149 °C / 25mmHg |
| Density | 0.94 |
| refractive index | 1.4320 to 1.4360 |
| FEMA | 4459 | ETHYL 2-ACETYLOCTANOATE |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 11.89±0.59(Predicted) |
| color | A colourless slightly oily liquid. |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. methyl dihydrojasmonate fruity jasmin waxy herbal |
| JECFA Number | 1958 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 29214-60-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Octanoic acid, 2-acetyl-, ethyl ester (29214-60-6) |
Safety information for Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate
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