| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
decyl formate | [CAS]
5451-52-5 | [Synonyms]
ecylformate
decyl formate
decyl methanoate
Formic acid, decyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
226-682-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C11H22O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00046143 | [MOL File]
5451-52-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
186.29 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
-29.1°C (estimate) | [Boiling point ]
220.8°C (estimate) | [density ]
0.8726 (estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4271 | [solubility ]
Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. | [color ]
Colorless iiquid | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. honeysuckle orange blossom | [Odor Type]
floral | [LogP]
4.453 (est) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Formic acid, decyl ester (5451-52-5) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Interesting for Orangeblossom, NeroIi, Violet. Rose and, in general as a modifier in heavy floral or Oriental fragrance types. Decyl formate blends Jery well with Opopatmx, Sandalwood, Rose materials, Ionones and Citrus oils. For Orris bases it lends the fresh-oily notes that help change Ionones into more “orrisy“notes. Occasionally used in flavor compositions for imitation Cherry, Plum, Raspberry, Orange. etc.
| [Definition]
ChEBI: Decyl formate is a carboxylic ester. | [Synthesis]
Decyl formate is produced by direct esterification of Decanol with Formic acid e. g. under azeotropic conditions. |
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