Chemical Properties
Decyl acetate has a floral, orange-rose odor and characteristic flavor. At high dilution, it has a sweet flavor with a
pineapple-like undertone. Traces of this compound are used in apple, orange and rum flavors.
Occurrence
Reported found in orange, lemon, melon, apple, plums, citrus peel oils, grapefruit, orange, grapefruit juice,
strawberry fruit, blue cheese, cognac and cardamom.
Preparation
By direct acetylation on n-decanol with acetic acid via azeotropic conditions or using acetic anhydride.
Definition
ChEBI: Decyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 225 to 1000 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, soapy and fatty.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
