Octyl acetate

Agent Name
Octyl acetate
CAS Number
112-14-1
Formula
C10-H20-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Octyl acetate formula graphical representation
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

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