| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
ISOAMYL UNDECYLENATE | [CAS]
12262-03-2 | [Synonyms]
Isoamyl undecylenete
ISOAMYL UNDECYLENATE
isopentyl undecenoate
3-methylbutyl (E)-undec-6-enoate
Undecenoicacid,3-methylbutylester
Undecenoic acid, 3-methylbutyl ester Undecenoic acid,3-methylbutyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
235-514-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C16H30O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00049071 | [MOL File]
12262-03-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
254.41 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless oily liquid, insoluble in water.
| [Uses]
Isoamyl undecylenate is probably not used vev frequently in perfumes. Finds extensive use in flavor compositions, where its high boiling point makes it an excellent fixative for Rum and Brandy flavors for hard candy, baked goods and other functional products the preparation of which involves heat.
| [Preparation]
Isoamyl undecylenate is prepared by direct esterification of iso-Amyl alcohol with Undecylenic acid (a product from Castor oil distillation) under azeotropic conditions. The ester is extracted from the alkali washings with a volatile, non-polar, harmless solvent.
| [Solubility in organics]
Soluble in alcohol and oils.
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