Butyl formate , StandardforGC , 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

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 Type: fruity
• biological source: synthetic
• explosive limit: 1.7-8.2%(V)
• Odor Threshold: 0.087ppm
• Water Solubility: SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
• JECFA Number: 118
• BRN: 1742108
• Dielectric constant: 2.4（80℃）
• LogP: 1.30
• CAS DataBase Reference: 592-84-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Formic acid, butyl ester(592-84-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Formic acid, butyl ester (592-84-7)

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
• Limited Quantities: 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid)
• Excepted Quantities: Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml)