Ethyl icosanoate
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Ethyl icosanoate is an ester, which is formed by the esterification of long-chain straight-chain fatty acids, eicosanoic acid and ethanol. The compound has a fruity, waxy smell and is commonly used as a flavoring in foods such as baked goods, candy and beverages. It is also used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products and as a lubricant or plasticizer in various industrial applications. In addition, Ethyl icosanoate can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of other organic compounds.
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- Purity: 99.60%
- CAS No.: 18281-05-5
- Formula: C22H44O2
- Molecular Weight:340.59
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Ethyl icosanoate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 18281-05-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 340.59
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Formula C22H44O2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(OCC)=O
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Synonyms
Icosanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (234 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)