Octyl acetate

Octyl acetate, or octyl ethanoate, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₇O₂CCH₃. It is classified as an ester that is formed from 1-octanol (octyl alcohol) and acetic acid. It is found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus products.

Octyl acetate can be synthesized by the Fischer esterification of 1-octanol and acetic acid:

CH₃(CH₂)₇OH + CH₃CO₂H → CH₃(CH₂)₇O₂CCH₃ + H₂O