4-Ethyloctanal
Aroma Chemical CAS 58475-04-0
A soft floral note with a waxy fatty character and a milky lactonic facet. Citrus and fruity nuances give it a natural creamy lift.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Milky |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
Identification
| CAS Number | 58475-04-0 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 156.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-ethyloctanal |
| InChIKey | OWCKBMRUMZFWED-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
4-ethyl octanal, excital, octanal, 4-ethyl-, (+/-)-4-Ethyloctanal, (±)-4-ethyloctanal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 201.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 70.56 °C |
| Density | 0.83400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.276000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.815 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 50.29 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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