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A1256712

Butyl formate , 95% , 592-84-7

Synonym(s):
n-Butyl formate;Butyl menthanoate;Formic acid butyl ester

CAS NO.:592-84-7

Empirical Formula: C5H10O2

Molecular Weight: 102.13

MDL number: MFCD00003296

EINECS: 209-772-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -91 °C
Boiling point: 106-107 °C (lit.)
Density  0.892 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
FEMA  2196 | BUTYL FORMATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.389(lit.)
Flash point: 57 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
solubility  Slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to yellow
Odor ?Very diffusive, ethereal, Rum-like odor.
Odor Threshold 0.087ppm
explosive limit 1.7-8.2%(V)
Odor Type fruity
Water Solubility  SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
JECFA Number 118
BRN  1742108
Dielectric constant 2.4(80℃)
LogP 1.30

Description and Uses

Solvent for nitrocellulose, some types of cel- lulose acetate, many cellulose ethers, many natural and synthetic resins, lacquers, perfumes, organic synthesis (intermediate), flavoring. Occasionally used as a topnote material in green-floral perfume bases. Used in flavor compositions for imitation Fruit (Tutti-frutti ), Rum, Plum, Liquor and other flavors.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,Xi
Risk Statements  11-36/37
Safety Statements  9-16-24-33
RIDADR  UN 1128 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LQ5500000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29151300

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