Chemical Properties
Ethyl 10-undecenoate has a wine-like odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in cognac
Uses
10-Undecenoic Acid Ethyl Ester is used to make luminescent silicon quantum dots for imaging of cancer cells.
Preparation
By heating the corresponding acid together with HCl in ethyl alcohol solution at 70°C or with H2SO4 in alcoholic solution.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl 10-undecenoate is a fatty acid ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fatty, waxy green with fruity nuances.
General Description
Ethyl 10-undecenoate is a volatile organic compound that is reported to form during the thermal oxidative decomposition of linolenates.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
