Product Description

Productbutyl laurate
CAS106-18-3
FormulaC16H32O2
Synonymbutyl dodecanoate, Dodecanoic acid, butyl ester

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.860 (204 c)
Appearancecolorless clear liquid
Refractive Index1.43460 to 1.43710 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Flash Point> 230.00 ยฐF. TCC
logP (o/w)6.51
OdorWeak, waxy and soapy with a slightly fermented dairy nuance
Assay99.00 to 100.00 %
Pounds/Gallon7.031 to 7.048
Boiling Point180.00 ยฐC. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point154.00 ยฐC. @ 4.50 mm Hg
Melting Point-10.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Specific gravity0.84500 to 0.84700 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Vapor Pressure0.000590 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Odor Typewaxy
TasteWaxy and soapy with a creamy, dairy nuance
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight256.43
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubilitymost org. solvs.
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA# 2206
ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds
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