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A5071112

Isobutyl formate , 95% , 542-55-2

CAS NO.:542-55-2

Empirical Formula: C5H10O2

Molecular Weight: 102.13

MDL number: MFCD00003293

EINECS: 208-818-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -96 °C
Boiling point: 98.4 °C (lit.)
Density  0.885 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  3.52 (vs air)
FEMA  2197 | ISOBUTYL FORMATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.385(lit.)
Flash point: 50 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
Water Solubility  Soluble in water
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet chemical ether fruity
Odor Type chemical
Odor Threshold 0.49ppm
explosive limit 8.9%
Merck  14,5143
JECFA Number 124
Dielectric constant 6.5(19℃)
InChIKey AVMSWPWPYJVYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.23
CAS DataBase Reference 542-55-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Formic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester (542-55-2)

Description and Uses

Isobutyl formate has a fruity, ether-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of rum. Isobutyl formate may be prepared from isobutyl alcohol and carbon monoxide in the presence of sodium isobutylate at 110°C and 400 atm.

Isobutyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. storage should be in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as pear, raspberry, and other berry flavors with applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 2–18 ppm.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,C,Xi
Risk Statements  11-34-36/37
Safety Statements  16-26-33-36/37/39-45-24-9
RIDADR  UN 2393 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  LQ8650000
Autoignition Temperature 608 °F
HazardClass  3.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29151300

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