Ethyl acetate (CAS N° 141-78-6)​

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Ethyl acetate

Ethyl Ethanoate ; Acetic acid ethyl ester ; Acetic ester ; Acetoxyethane ; Vinegar naphtha

Ethyl acetate (CAS N° 141-78-6)​

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Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° : 141-78-6

  • EINECS number : 205-500-4

  • FEMA number : 2414

  • FLAVIS number : 09.001

  • JECFA number : 27

  • Appearance : Colorless liquid

  • Density : 0,905

  • Volatility : Head

  • Price Range :

Physico-chemical properties

  • Molecular formula : C4H8O2

  • Molecular Weight : 88,11 g/mol

  • Log P : 0,73

  • Fusion Point : -84°C

  • Boiling Point : 77°C

  • Detection Threshold : 5 ppb et 5 ppm (0,0005%)

  • Optical rotation : Donnée indisponible

  • Vapor pressure : Donnée indisponible

  • Refractive Index @20°C : Donnée indisponible

  • Acid Value : Donnée indisponible.

  • Flash Point : -4°C

Utilisation

Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Ethyl acetate is used to add a top note to a fruity or citrus note. Allows to build green fruit accords such as pear or to reproduce liquor notes.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Ethyl acetate is the most common aromatic compound in fruits. It can be extracted from many fruits and is present up to 11% in the essential oil of red mangrove wood, found in the maritime marshes.

Isomerism :

Acetoin is a constitutional isomer of Ethyl acetate. However, they have very different smells. Acetoin is more buttered than fruity.

Synthesis precursor :

Ethyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Synthesis route :

Ethyl acetate can be obtained synthetically by an esterification reaction of acetic acid or acetic anhydride with ethanol, in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

IFRA 51th :

This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment

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