Ethyl laurate(CAS#106-33-2)
| Safety Description | S23 – Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29159080 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Introduction
Brief introduction
Ethyl laurate is an organic compound. It is a colorless liquid with a special aroma. The following is an introduction to its nature, use, preparation method and safety information:
Quality:
Appearance: Colorless liquid.
Density: approx. 0.86 g/cm³.
Solubility: soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, chloroform, etc.
Use:
Flavor and fragrance industry: Ethyl laurate can be used as an ingredient in floral, fruity and other flavors, and is used to make perfumes, soaps, shower gels and other products.
Industrial applications: Ethyl laurate can be used as solvents, lubricants and plasticizers, among others.
Method:
The preparation method of ethyl laurate is generally obtained by the reaction of lauric acid with ethanol. The specific preparation method is usually to add lauric acid and ethanol to the reaction vessel in a certain proportion, and then carry out esterification reaction under appropriate reaction conditions, such as heating, stirring, adding catalysts, etc.
Safety Information:
Ethyl laurate is a low-toxicity compound that is less harmful to the human body under general use conditions, but long-term and large amounts of exposure may have certain health effects.
Ethyl laurate is a flammable liquid and should be protected from fire and high temperatures.
When using ethyl laurate, pay attention to the protection of eyes and skin, and avoid direct contact.
It should be fully ventilated during use to avoid inhaling its volatiles for a long time. If respiratory discomfort occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor.
Care should be taken during storage and handling to avoid damage to the container and leakage.
In case of accidental leakage, corresponding emergency measures should be taken, such as wearing protective equipment, cutting off the fire source, preventing the leakage from entering the sewer or underground water source, and cleaning up in time.
