16677-06-8

Basic information

• Product Name: dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate
• Synonyms: dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate;Acetic acid 7-dodecenyl ester;(E)-7-Dodecenyl acetate;Einecs 240-725-1
• CAS NO: 16677-06-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 226.35504
• EINECS: 240-725-1
• Mol File: 16677-06-8.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 300.1°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 96.5°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.881g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00114mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.448
• CAS DataBase Reference: dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate(16677-06-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate(16677-06-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16677-06-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C14H26O2. It is commonly used in the production of perfumes and fragrances due to its pleasant fruity and floral aroma, reminiscent of fresh green apples. dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate is also used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, adding a sweet and fruity note to various products. Additionally, dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs and pharmaceutical compounds. Overall, dodec-7-en-1-yl acetate is a versatile chemical with a wide range of industrial and commercial uses.

InChI:InChI=1/C14H26O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-16-14(2)15/h6-7H,3-5,8-13H2,1-2H3

Synthetic route

acetic anhydride (108-24-7) + (E)-Dodec-7-enoic acid methyl ester (65270-96-4, 119136-07-1) → Δ7-Dodecenyl acetate (16677-06-8)

Conditions	Yield
With lithium aluminium tetrahydride 1.) ether, reflux, 2 h, 2.) reflux, 24 h; Yield given. Multistep reaction;

(E)-Dodec-7-enoic acid methyl ester (65270-96-4, 119136-07-1) + acetyl chloride (75-36-5) → Δ7-Dodecenyl acetate (16677-06-8)

Conditions	Yield
With lithium aluminium tetrahydride 1.) ether, reflux, 2 h, 2.) reflux, 3 h; Yield given. Multistep reaction;

Upstream product

• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 65270-96-4 (E)-Dodec-7-enoic acid methyl ester 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 

Relevant articles and documents

One-Step Conversion of Carboxylic Esters to the Acetates of the Corresponding Alcohols Applying on the Synthesis of Lepidopteran Pheromones

Esters R-COOCH3 are transformed to acetates R-CH2OAc in one step without isomerisation of the C=C bonds.