Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:47:19 UTC
Update Date2024-04-30 20:08:21 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0033408
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePropyl octanoate
DescriptionPropyl octanoate, also known as octanoic acid propyl ester or propyl caprylate, is a member of the class of compounds known as fatty acid esters. Fatty acid esters are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid. Propyl octanoate is practically insoluble in water. Fatty acid esters are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid. Propyl octanoate is practically insoluble in water. Propyl octanoate is a volatile propyl ester found in wine and produced during fermentation by yeast. Propyl esters are formed by the reaction of propanol with a fatty acid. Propyl esters are far less common than ethyl esters that are produced from ethanol. Propyl octanoate is found in coconut oil or produced from coconut oil and has a strong, pleasant aroma of coconut. It is also found in other foods or fruits such as apricots and ceriman fruit (Monstera deliciosa). Propyl octanoate is a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. The synthetic form of this compound is used as a flavoring agent and a scent agent in foods, perfumes, cosmetics and shampoos.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
Octanoic acid propyl esterChEBI
Propyl caprylateChEBI
Octanoate propyl esterGenerator
Propyl caprylic acidGenerator
Propyl octanoic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC11H22O2
Average Mass186.2912
Monoisotopic Mass186.161979948
IUPAC Namepropyl octanoate
Traditional Nameoctanoic acid, propyl ester
CAS Registry Number624-13-5
SMILES
CCCCCCCC(=O)OCCC
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C11H22O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-11(12)13-10-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyIDHBLVYDNJDWNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N