Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Octyl acetate or octyl ethanoate is an organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)7O2CCH3. It is classified as an ester that is formed from 1-octanol (octyl alcohol) and acetic acid. It is found in oranges grapefruits and other citrus products.Octyl acetate can be synthesized by a condensation of 1-octanol and acetic acid:CH3(CH2)7OH + CH3CO2H → CH3(CH2)7O2CCH3 + H2O↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ↑ 2.0 2.1 ↑
