Description
Methyl 9-undecenoate has a sweet, persistent, light, fatty, green
odor reminiscent of wine and iron. It has a brandy-like flavor at
low concentrations. It is unpleasant at high levels. May be prepared
by direct esterification of the acid with methanol and concentrated
H2S04 or HCl; by thermal decomposition of methyl ricinoleate.
Chemical Properties
Methyl 9-undecenoate has a sweet, persistent, light, fatty, green odor reminiscent of wine and iron. It has an oily,
brandy-like flavor at low concentrations and unpleasant at high levels.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 9-undecenoate is a fatty acid methyl ester.
Preparation
By direct esterification of the acid with methanol and concentrated H2SO4 or HCl; by thermal decomposition of methyl
ricinoleate.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes.
