Ethyl decanoateEthyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol. This ester is a frequent product of fermentation during winemaking, especially at temperatures above 15 C. This ester has a waxy (sweet, waxy, fruity, apple, grape, oily, brandy) aroma. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Ethyl decanoate, revision 1359380002.

Property

Value

Formula

C12H24O2, 200.32 g/mol

Melting point

-26 °C

Boiling point

245 °C

Density

0.862 g/cm³

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