Ethyl decadienoate
 | |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Ethyl (2E,4Z)-2,4-decadienoate | |
| Other names
Pear ester; Ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate | |
| Identifiers | |
| 3025-30-7 | |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
| ChemSpider | 4444602 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.254 |
| PubChem | 5281162 |
| |
| |
| Properties | |
| C12H20O2 | |
| Molar mass | 196.29 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid[1] |
| Boiling point | 70 to 72 °C (158 to 162 °F; 343 to 345 K) (0.05 mmHg)[2] 81-82 °C (0.1 mmHg)[3] 83–88 °C (0.1 mmHg)[4] |
| 8.588 mg/L (est.)[5] | |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 113 °C (235 °F)[2] |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Ethyl decadienoate, also known as pear ester, is an organic chemical compound used in flavors and perfumery for its pear-like taste and odor.
Occurrence and preparation
Ethyl decadienoate is found in apples, Bartlett pears, Concord grapes, beer, pear brandy and quince.[1]
It can also be prepared synthetically from 1-octyn-3-ol[4] or from ethyl propiolate.[3]
Uses
Ethyl decadienoate is used in natural flavors and fragrances for its intense fruity flavor. In the United States, as a food additive it is listed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).[6]
References
- 1 2 Michael Zviely (August 23, 2011). "Pear Ester: Ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate". Perfumer & Flavorist.
- 1 2 "Ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate". Sigma-Aldrich.
- 1 2 Alexakis, A.; Cahiez, G.; Normant, J.F. (1980). "Vinyl-copper derivatives—XI". Tetrahedron. 36 (13): 1961. doi:10.1016/0040-4020(80)80209-2.
- 1 2 S. Tsuboi, T. Masuda, S. Mimura, and A. Takeda (1988). "Ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-Decadienoate". Org. Synth. 66: 22.; Coll. Vol., 8, p. 251
- ↑ "Ethyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate". Good Scents Company.
- ↑ "ETHYL DECADIENOATE, NATURAL". natural-advantage.net.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 7/15/2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.