Ethyl Myristate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 124-06-1
A sweet waxy note with a violet orris character.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Violet |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 124-06-1 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl myristate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C16H32O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 256.42 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl tetradecanoate |
| InChIKey | MMKRHZKQPFCLLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl myristate FCC, ethyl myristate natural, ethyl myristate, natural, ethyl tetradecanoate, ethyl-myristate (ethyl-tetradecanoate) FCC, myristic acid ethyl ester, myristic acid, ethyl ester, tetradecanoic acid ethyl ester, tetradecanoic acid, ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 178 °C @ 12 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 11.00 °C |
| Density | 0.85700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 6.899 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.03693 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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