Octyl acetate

Octyl acetate, or octyl ethanoate, is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)7O2CCH3.

It is classified as an ester that is formed from 1-octanol (octyl alcohol) and acetic acid.

It is found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus products.

[10] Octyl acetate can be synthesized by the Fischer esterification of 1-octanol and acetic acid: Because of its fruity odor,[11] octyl acetate is used as the basis for artificial flavors and in perfumery.

It is also a solvent for nitrocellulose, waxes, oils, and some resins.

Skeletal formula of octyl acetate
Skeletal formula of octyl acetate
Ball-and-stick model of the octyl acetate molecule
Ball-and-stick model of the octyl acetate molecule
Space-filling model of the octyl acetate molecule
Space-filling model of the octyl acetate molecule
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuel Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code