Lauryl acetate
Agent Name
Lauryl acetate
CAS Number
112-66-3
Formula
C14-H28-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Dodecanol acetate; Acetate C-12; Acetic acid, dodecyl ester; Dodecan-1-yl acetate; Dodecanol acetate; Dodecanyl acetate; Dodecanyl ethanoate; Dodecyl acetate; Dodecyl alcohol acetate; Lauryl ethanoate; N-Dodecyl acetate; n-Dodecyl ethanoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Component of straight chain Lepidopteran pheromone (SCLP) formulations used in plant protection products in the EC; SCLPs function by mating disruption or mass trapping rather than directly killing the target insect; [ExPub: EFSA: DAR - Vol. 1] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000468 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: