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Decyl benzoate

Also known as Benzoic acid, decyl ester, Benzoic acid, decylester, Benzoic acid decyl ester

CAS 36685-97-9Formula C17H26O2Molar mass 262.39 g/molEC 253-157-4
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Decyl benzoate chemical structure, C17H26O2, CAS 36685-97-9
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
36685-97-9
Formula
C17H26O2
Molar mass
262.39 g/mol
EC number
253-157-4
HS code
291631
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Decyl benzoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Decyl benzoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C17H26O2 and a molar mass of 262.39 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 36685-97-9.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
decyl benzoate
CAS number
36685-97-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
253-157-4
Molecular formula
C17H26O2
UNII
V3CDC8WE5M
MDL number
MFCD30470097
InChIKey
CUSUFTNOPPMGBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H26O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-12-15-19-17(18)16-13-10-9-11-14-16/h9-11,13-14H,2-8,12,15H2,1H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms

  • Benzoic acid, decyl ester
  • Benzoic acid, decylester
  • Benzoic acid decyl ester
  • n-decyl benzoate
  • Decyl alcohol, benzoate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
262.39 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
262.1933 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.98calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
10calc.
Heavy atoms
19calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.59calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Decyl benzoate is traded under.

HS 2916.31Indicative HS code

Benzoic acid, its salts and esters

World exports in 2024
$668M
+12.0% vs 2023, imports $664M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China30.7%
  2. Netherlands29.8%
  3. Estonia9.9%
Top importers
  1. United States14.7%
  2. Germany8.8%
  3. Brazil5.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Decyl benzoate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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