Octyl acetate
Agent Name
Octyl acetate
CAS Number
112-14-1
Formula
C10-H20-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Octanol acetate; 1-Octyl acetate; Acetate C-8; Caprylyl acetate; Octyl acetate (natural); Octyl acetate, normal; Octyl alcohol acetate; Octyl ethanoate; n-Octanyl acetate; n-Octyl acetate; n-Octyl ethanoate; Acetic acid, octyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor like orange blossom or jasmine; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and eye irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.4 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: