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W380008

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Ethyloctanoic acid

≥98%, FG

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)(CH2)2CO2H
CAS Number:
16493-80-4
Molecular Weight:
172.26
FEMA Number:
3800
EC Number:
240-560-5
MDL number:
MFCD00506494
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901887
Flavis number:
8.079
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.439 (lit.)

bp

163 °C (lit.)

density

0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

meaty

SMILES string

CCCCC(CC)CCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-3-5-6-9(4-2)7-8-10(11)12/h9H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

PWKJMPFEQOHBAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W380008-BULK-K:
W380008-SAMPLE:
W380008-25G:
W380008-SAMPLE-K:
W380008-1KG:
W380008-1KG-K:
W380008-VAR-K:
W380008-25G-K:4548173980393
W380008-100G:
W380008-100G-K:4548173980386

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBP1419
SHBL4686
SHBL3578
MKBR9510V
44696JJV

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Eri Iwata et al.
The Journal of veterinary medical science, 65(9), 1019-1021 (2003-10-09)
A major constituent of the characteristic "goaty odor" 4-ethyl octanoic acid (4EOA) was previously shown to have no primer pheromone activity. This was also confirmed by our own bioassay system utilizing the recording technique of neural activity of the hypothalamic
Yuping Liu et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 15(8), 5104-5111 (2010-08-18)
Five sulfur-containing flavor compounds were synthesized for the first time by the reaction of 4-ethyloctanoyl chloride with sulfur-containing alcohols or mercaptans. The synthesized compounds are 3-(methylthio)propyl 4-ethyloctanoate, 2-methyl-3-tetrahydro-furanthiol 4-ethyloctanoate, 4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol 4-ethyloctanoate, 2-furan-methanethiol 4-ethyloctanoate and 2-methyl-3-furanthiol 4-ethyloctanoate. These five synthetic sulfur-containing
Hardy Z Castada et al.
Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM, 31(19), 1641-1650 (2017-07-29)
4-Methyloctanoic acid, 4-ethyloctanoic acid, 4-methylnonanoic acid, and 3-methylindole are primary contributors to the distinctive aroma and flavor of lamb meat. The reactions of H The chemical ionization of pure standards of 4-ethyloctanoic acid, 4-methyloctanoic acid, 4-ethylnonanoic acid, and 3-methylindole was
Philipp Denk et al.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 410(14), 3395-3404 (2018-04-07)
Elastic therapeutic tapes are an important tool in the field of physical therapy and medicine. These tapes contain types of adhesive. However, sensory evaluations revealed the release of pronounced and irritating odors of the tapes. Negative odors were, amongst others

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