Preferred name | ethyl laurate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl dodecanoate |
Short Description | ethyl dodecanoate |
Formula | C14 H28 O2 |
CAS Number | 106-33-2 |
FEMA Number | 2441 |
ECHA Number | 203-386-0 |
FDA UNII | F389D4MD5K |
Nikkaji Number | J10.113C |
Beilstein Number | 1769671 |
MDL | MFCD00015065 |
COE Number | 375 |
xLogP3-AA | 5.60 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 37 ethyl dodecanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 106-33-2 ; ETHYL LAURATE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 106-33-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7800 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971634 |
Flavornet: | 106-33-2 |
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Publications by Info | |
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) |
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33788 |
FooDB: | FDB011947 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01332 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 228.3755645752 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.139 to 7.173 |
Refractive Index | 1.43 to 1.434 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -12 to -10°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 269 to 271°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 141 to 142°C @ 8 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.007 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.8 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 100 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 5.71 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 0.4128 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Waxy | |
sweet, waxy, floral, soapy, clean, rummy, creamy | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 216 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | At 100.00 %. sweet waxy floral soapy clean |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 4, 23, (1995) | Sweet, waxy, soapy and rummy with a creamy, floral nuance |
Flavor Type: Waxy | |
waxy, soapy, floral, creamy, dairy, fruity | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 4, 23, (1995) | At 50.00 ppm. Waxy, soapy and floral with a creamy, dairy and fruity nuance |
General comment | Fruity, oily-fatty |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
None - None found. | |
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H302 - Harmful if swallowed | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for ethyl laurate usage levels up to: | |||
14.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 17.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.70000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 3.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 39.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 3.70000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 3.70000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 4.40000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 17.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 5: Esters of 23 branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and 24 branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 1 (FGE.05Rev1):Esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):106-33-2 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7800 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:2 |
ethyl dodecanoate |
Chemidplus:0000106332 |