4-Ethyloctanoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Five sulfur-containing flavor compounds were synthesized by the reaction of 4-ethyloctanoyl chloride with sulfur-containing alcohols or mercaptans. 4-ethyloctanoic acid is identified from flue-cured Virginia tobacco. Mainly used as daily flavor,food flavor,industrial flavor, nutrient, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.

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Applications
Five sulfur-containing flavor compounds were synthesized by the reaction of 4-ethyloctanoyl chloride with sulfur-containing alcohols or mercaptans. 4-ethyloctanoic acid is identified from flue-cured Virginia tobacco. Mainly used as daily flavor,food flavor,industrial flavor, nutrient, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water(0.13 mg/mL). Soluble in hexane

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16493-80-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.268
• MDL Number: MFCD00506494
• InChI Key: PWKJMPFEQOHBAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: octanoic acid, 4-ethyl, 4-ethylcaprylic acid, 4-ethyl octanoic acid, acmc-1bvq5, 4-ethyloctanoicacid, ksc175o1l, 4-ethyloctanoic acid, fg
• PubChem CID: 61840
• IUPAC Name: 4-ethyloctanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCCC(CC)CCC(=O)O

• Density: 0.908
• Boiling Point: 142°C to 143°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.439
• Quantity: 10 g
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water(0.13mg/mL). Soluble in hexane
• Formula Weight: 172.27
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Ethyloctanoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	240-560-5
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only