Octyl acetate, or octyl ethanoate, is an organic compound with the formula CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>7</sub>O<sub>2</sub>CCH<sub>3</sub>. 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:
Because of its fruity odor, octyl acetate is used as the basis for artificial flavors and in perfumery. It is also a solvent for nitrocellulose, waxes, oils, and some resins.