Anhui Qihe Biotechnology Co., Ltd.--Ethyl caproate|123-66-0

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Ethyl caproate

Product name

Ethyl caproate

CAS No.

123-66-0

Molecular formula

C₈H₁₆O₂

Molecular weight

144.21

Properties

Colorless transparent liquid with a wine like aroma. Mainly used for wine essence, etc.

Quality index

Indicator Name: GB8315-2008	relative density(25-25℃)：0.867-0.871
Refractive index(20℃)：1.4060-1.4090	ester content %：≥98.0
Acid value: ≤1.0	Solubility (25 ℃): 1 milliliter of sample dissolved in 2 milliliters of 70% ethanol
Arsenic content: ≤3mg/kg	Heavy metal content[: ≤10mg/kg
Packaging: 22kg or 180kg/plastic bucket

Uses

1. It is used as various blending spices, flavoring essence, fruit essence, and also has a great use in wine flavoring. Used as an organic solvent and in organic synthesis, etc.
2. Ethyl caproate is an edible flavor permitted by the hygienic standard for the use of food additives in China. It is commonly used to prepare fruit flavor edible essence such as apple, pineapple and banana, and alcohol essence such as brandy and Baijiu, with the dosage according to normal production needs. Generally 32mg/kg in chewing gum; 12mg/kg in candies and baked goods; 7mg/kg in cold drinks.
3. It can be used as an initial fragrance in flower and fruit scented daily essence. It is commonly used to prepare essence for banana, pineapple, apple and other foods, and essence for brandy and Baijiu. The amount of these essences is 12 × 10-6 in candies and baked foods, and 32 × 10-6 in chewing gum.
4. Used for organic synthesis and preparation of artificial essence.

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