Ethyl decanoate

Ethyl decanoate
Names

Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl decanoate
Other names Decanoic acid ethyl ester Ethyl caprate Ethyl caprinate Ethyl decylate Capric acid ethyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	110-38-3
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	7757
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.421
PubChem	8048
InChI InChI=1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3 Key: RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3 Key: RGXWDWUGBIJHDO-UHFFFAOYAS
SMILES O=C(OCC)CCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₂₄O₂
Molar mass	200.32 g·mol⁻¹
Density	0.862 g/cm³
Melting point	−26 °C (−15 °F; 247 K)
Boiling point	245 °C (473 °F; 518 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Ethyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. This ester is a frequent product of fermentation during winemaking, especially at temperatures above 15°C. ^[1]

References

↑ Killian, E.; Ough, C. S. (1979). "Fermentation Esters — Formation and Retention as Affected by Fermentation Temperature". American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 30 (4): 301–305.

Esters

Methyl Esters	Methyl formate Methyl acetate Methyl propionate Methyl butyrate Methyl pentanoate

Ethyl Esters	Ethyl formate Ethyl acetate Ethyl propionate Ethyl butyrate Ethyl pentanoate Ethyl hexanoate Ethyl heptanoate Ethyl octanoate Ethyl decanoate

Propyl Esters	Propyl acetate Propyl propanoate Isopropyl acetate Isopropyl palmitate

Butyl Esters	Butyl acetate

Amyl Esters	Amyl acetate Isoamyl acetate Sec-Amyl acetate Pentyl propanoate Pentyl butyrate Pentyl pentanoate Pentyl hexanoate

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