Butyl Laurate

Name:
Butyl Laurate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	butyl dodecanoate
M Formula:	C11H23COOC4H9
Properties:
Liquid. D 0.855 (25C), bp 130–180C (5 mm Hg), fp −10C. Insoluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Alcoholysis of coconut oil with butyl alcohol followed by fractional distillation.
Use:
Plasticizer, flavoring.