LAURYL ACETATE

Description

LAURYL ACETATE · CAS 112-66-3 · C14H28O2. UNII 76J36KE44B. Boiling Point: 150.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 150 °C (15 mmHg); Melting Point: 1.3 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-66-3
PubChem CID	8205
Molecular formula	C14H28O2
IUPAC name	dodecyl acetate
UNII (FDA)	76J36KE44B
FEMA number	2616
JECFA number	133

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	228.37
XLogP3	5.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	12
Exact Mass	228.208930132
Monoisotopic Mass	228.208930132
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	150.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	150 °C (15 mmHg)
Melting Point	1.3 °C
Density	0.860-0.865
Vapor Pressure	0.000468 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	1.410-1.436

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
• Liquid
• colourless liquid with a waxy, citrus-rose odour
• soluble in most organic solvents
• 1 ml in 4 ml 80% alcohol (in ethanol)
• 162.0 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Buffer gas: N2; Ionization: ESI-; Dataset: TOXCAST; Source Identifier: DTXSID7047641]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 884-JECFA 49/52
GHS notification summary	97.6% (1553 / 1592)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	97.6% (1553 / 1592)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Component of straight chain Lepidopteran pheromone (SCLP) formulations used in plant protection products in the EC; SCLPs function by mating disruption or mass trapping rather than directly killing the target insect; [ExPub: EFSA: DAR - Vol. 1] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Acetic acid, dodecyl ester: ACTIVE

Synonyms

DODECYL ACETATE; Lauryl acetate; 112-66-3; 1-Dodecanol acetate; Acetic acid, dodecyl ester; Dodecanol acetate; Dodecanyl acetate; n-Dodecyl ethanoate; Dodecyl alcohol acetate; Lauryl ethanoate; Dodecanyl ethanoate; DODECYLACETATE; FEMA No. 2616; DTXSID7047641; 76J36KE44B; NSC-67366

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of LAURYL ACETATE?

CAS 112-66-3; molecular formula C14H28O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is LAURYL ACETATE known by?

DODECYL ACETATE, Lauryl acetate, 112-66-3, 1-Dodecanol acetate, Acetic acid, dodecyl ester, Dodecanol acetate.

What is the regulatory status of LAURYL ACETATE?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is LAURYL ACETATE classified as hazardous?

97.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1553 of 1592).

What are the key physical properties of LAURYL ACETATE?

Boiling Point: 150.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 150 °C (15 mmHg); Melting Point: 1.3 °C; Density: 0.860-0.865.

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