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.
Reported found in orange, lemon, melon, apple, plums, citrus peel oils, grapefruit, orange, grapefruit juice,
strawberry fruit, blue cheese, cognac and cardamom.
By direct acetylation on n-decanol with acetic acid via azeotropic conditions or using acetic anhydride.
ChEBI: Decyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Detection: 225 to 1000 ppb
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, soapy and fatty.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
