W219606

Butyl formate

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): n-Butyl formate, Butyl menthanoate, Formic acid butyl ester
• Linear Formula: HCOO(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 592-84-7
• Molecular Weight: 102.13
• FEMA Number: 2196
• Beilstein: 1742108
• EC Number: 209-772-5
• Council of Europe no.: 501
• MDL number: MFCD00003296
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900909
• Flavis number: 9.163
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.389 (lit.)
• bp: 106-107 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.892 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: fruity; plum; rum
• SMILES string: CCCCOC=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: NMJJFJNHVMGPGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Butyl formate is an aliphatic ester that can be used as a food flavoring agent.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 64.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 18 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves