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octyl acetate

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Description

Octyl acetate, also known as octyl ethanoate, is a colorless liquid with a fruity, sweet odor. It is a common component of perfumes, cosmetics, and flavorings. It is also used as a solvent and plasticizer. Octyl acetate is typically synthesized via esterification of octanol with acetic acid using a catalyst such as sulfuric acid. The compound is known for its pleasant odor, and its use in perfumes and cosmetics is due to its ability to contribute to floral and fruity notes. Octyl acetate is also used in the food industry to impart fruity flavors to various products, such as candies, beverages, and baked goods. The compound's use as a solvent makes it relevant in the production of paints, coatings, and inks. It is also used as a plasticizer to increase the flexibility and durability of polymers. Research on octyl acetate focuses on its synthesis, applications, and potential environmental impact. Studies examine different methods for its production, including biocatalytic approaches. Additionally, research explores its potential toxicity and biodegradability. The importance of understanding these aspects lies in ensuring safe and sustainable use of octyl acetate in various industries.'

octyl acetate : The acetate ester of octan-1-ol. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID8164
CHEMBL ID2228456
CHEBI ID87495
SCHEMBL ID1500
MeSH IDM0165939

Synonyms (65)

Synonym
NCIOPEN2_000238
brn 1754554
ai3-11269
nsc 67348
fema no. 2806
octyl ethanoate
einecs 203-939-6
octyl acetate (natural)
octyl acetate, normal
acetate c-8
octyl alcohol acetate
nsc67348
112-14-1
n-octanyl acetate
wln: 8ov1
1-octyl acetate
acetic acid, octyl ester
1-octanol acetate
nsc-67348
n-octyl ethanoate
caprylyl acetate
n-octyl acetate
octyl acetate
octyl acetate, >=99%
octyl acetate, >=98%, fcc, fg
octyl acetate, natural, >=98%, fcc, fg
acetic acid n-octyl ester
A0042
A802497
acetic acid octyl ester
LMFA07010197
NCGC00255907-01
dtxcid6024202
tox21_302296
cas-112-14-1
dtxsid8044202 ,
4-02-00-00165 (beilstein handbook reference)
unii-x0fn2j413s
x0fn2j413s ,
FT-0621755
STL373498
AKOS015915408
S2999
1-acetoxyoctane
BBL027760
SCHEMBL1500
CHEMBL2228456
chebi:87495 ,
octyl acetate [fhfi]
octyl acetate [fcc]
Z762364710
J-002713
mfcd00009562
octyl acetate, analytical standard
octyl acetate (van)
fema 2806
octanol acetate
octanyl acetate
HY-N0308
octylacetate
VS-08590
octyl acefafe,(s)
Q2173897
CS-0008806
E80795

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" An interim termination was made after 45 days of dosing at which time five animals per sex per group were terminated and necropsied."( A subchronic toxicity study of octyl acetate in rats.
Biles, RW; Daughtrey, WC; Eutermoser, M; Thompson, SW, 1989
)
0.56
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
acetate esterAny carboxylic ester where the carboxylic acid component is acetic acid.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
estrogen nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency54.94100.000229.305416,493.5996AID743069
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency76.95880.000323.4451159.6830AID743065
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (9)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1082319Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 hr2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1082316Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne javanica (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 day2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1082318Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne incognita (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 day2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
AID1081323Nematicidal activity against Bursaphelenchus xylophilus at 0.5 mg/ml measured after 48 hr under microscope2010Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Feb-10, Volume: 58, Issue:3
Structure-activity relationship of aliphatic compounds for nematicidal activity against pine wood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus).
AID1659751Agonist activity at TRPA1 (unknown origin) at 1000 uM relative to AITC2020Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 06-01, Volume: 30, Issue:11
Identification of a new class of non-electrophilic TRPA1 agonists by a structure-based virtual screening approach.
AID1082317Nematicidal activity against second-stage juvenile Meloidogyne javanica (root-knot nematode) assessed as paralysis measured after 1 hr2011Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jul-13, Volume: 59, Issue:13
Aliphatic ketones from Ruta chalepensis (Rutaceae) induce paralysis on root knot nematodes.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (24)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (8.33)18.7374
1990's1 (4.17)18.2507
2000's5 (20.83)29.6817
2010's12 (50.00)24.3611
2020's4 (16.67)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 57.61

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index57.61 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.26 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.32 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index89.24 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (57.61)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other25 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]