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AMYL FORMATE

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AMYL FORMATE Basic information

Product Name:
AMYL FORMATE
Synonyms:
  • FEMA 2068
  • FORMIC ACID AMYL ESTER
  • FORMIC ACID N-AMYL ESTER
  • FORMIO ACID PENTYL ESTER
  • N-AMYL FORMATE
  • PENTYL FORMATE
  • N-PENTYL FORMATE
  • AMYL FORMATE
CAS:
638-49-3
MF:
C6H12O2
MW:
116.16
EINECS:
211-340-6
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Mol File:
638-49-3.mol
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AMYL FORMATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-73.5℃
Boiling point:
132 °C (lit.)
Density 
0.884 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure 
70 hPa (50 °C)
FEMA 
2068 | AMYL FORMATE
refractive index 
n20/D 1.399(lit.)
Flash point:
83 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
form 
clear liquid
color 
Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. powerful ethereal fruity unrip banana green earthy
Odor Type
fruity
explosive limit
1.7-10%(V)
Water Solubility 
2.904g/L(22 ºC)
JECFA Number
119
Dielectric constant
6.5(20℃)
LogP
2.786 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference
638-49-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Formic acid, pentyl ester (638-49-3)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
10-36/37
Safety Statements 
24
RIDADR 
UN 1109 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 
2
RTECS 
LQ9370000
HS Code 
2915 13 00
HazardClass 
3.2
PackingGroup 
III
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

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AMYL FORMATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid composed of a mixture of isomeric amyl formates with isoamyl formate in predominance. Plum-like odor. Less odoriferous and more active solvent than amyl acetate. It also has both a lower boiling point and a higher rate of evaporation. Miscible with oils, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones; slightly soluble in water.

Chemical Properties

Amyl formate has a fruit-like aroma

Occurrence

Identified in apple, strawberry, tomato, fried cured pork, cognac, honey and Pyrus malus

Uses

Solvent for cellulose esters, resins; solvent mixtures; films and coatings; perfume for leather; flavoring.

Definition

ChEBI: Pentyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

From n-amyl alcohol and formic acid in the presence of H2SO4

General Description

A clear colorless liquid with a plum-like odor. Flash point 79°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

AMYL FORMATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Flammability and Explosibility

Flammable

Safety Profile

Very low toxicity by several routes. A skin irritant. See also ESTERS. Dangerously flammable; reacts vigorously with heat, flame, oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, Co2, dry chemical.

AMYL FORMATE Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

AMYL FORMATESupplier

Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
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