Compounds
Octyl acetate
A notable component of Boswellia sacra and B. carterii oils that gives Omani and Somali frankincense their fruity-orange lift.
| Role | ester |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molecular weight | 172.26 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | octyl acetate |
| XLogP | 3.4 |
| PubChem CID | 8164 |
| Safety | No notable concern. |
Scent facets
- Fruity, orange-jasmine, waxy.
Found in
Also called
- Octyl acetate
- 112-14-1
- n-Octyl acetate
- Acetic acid, octyl ester
- Caprylyl acetate
- Octyl ethanoate