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ETHYL SUBERATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
fruitygourmandcognac-accordfloral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
fruitysweet

A mild, fatty-fruity ester with a waxy, slightly greasy character reminiscent of unripe pear skin and cognac-like nuances. Soft and diffusive rather than sharp, with a gentle sweetness and a subtle green undertone.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
4 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1353

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 552.

tenacity · moderate
sweetfruityberry-like
MW
230.31
BP
285°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
0.98
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Appearance

Colorless liquid

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Odor

Sweet, deep, fruity odor of berry-like character

Flavor

Somewhat tart, astringent, but pleasant-fruity, berry-and-jam-like taste. Some observers find it similar to that of Mulberry.

Uses in flavor

Used by the flavor industry in a number of countries

Production

Produced by esterification of Ethanol with Suberic acid. The acid is obtained in the process known as “cracking” of Castor oil.

Identity
Aliases · 2
Diethyl suberateEthyl octane dioate
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).