PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -38.5°C |
| Boiling point: | 211 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.868 |
| vapor density | 5.9 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 29.1Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2806 | OCTYL ACETATE |
| Flash point: | 187 °F |
| solubility | Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.87 |
| Odor | orange-jasmine odor |
| explosive limit | 8.14% |
| Odor Type | floral |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | 33.69mg/L at 25℃ |
| JECFA Number | 130 |
| BRN | 1754554 |
| LogP | 3.81 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 112-14-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Acetic acid, octyl ester(112-14-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Acetic acid, octyl ester (112-14-1) |
Description and Uses
Octyl acetate has a fruity odor reminiscent of neroli and jasmine with a fruity, slightly bitter taste suggestive of peach. May be synthesized by acetylation of the corresponding alcohol.
Octyl Acetate is a flavoring agent that is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor resembling orange and jasmine. It is miscible in alcohol, oils, and other organic solvents, and insoluble in water. It is obtained by chemical synthesis.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H227-H303 |
| Precautionary statements | P210e-P280a-P370+P378a-P403+P235-P501a |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AJ1400000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 515 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29153900 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 3000 mg/kg AMIHBC 10,61,54 |
