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Formic acid isopropyl ester

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Formic acid isopropyl ester Basic information

Product Name:
Formic acid isopropyl ester
Synonyms:
  • ai3-15407
  • Formic acid, 2-propyl ester
  • Formicacid,1-methylethylester
  • formicacid1-methylethylester
  • HCOOCH(CH3)2
  • Isopropylformiate
  • ISOPROPYL FORMATE
  • Isopropyl mcthanoate
CAS:
625-55-8
MF:
C4H8O2
MW:
88.11
EINECS:
210-901-2
Product Categories:
  • Building Blocks
  • C2 to C5
  • Organics
  • Carbonyl Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Organic Building Blocks
  • C2 to C5
  • Carbonyl Compounds
  • Esters
Mol File:
625-55-8.mol
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Formic acid isopropyl ester Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-93°C
Boiling point:
68 °C(lit.)
Density 
0.884 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.368(lit.)
FEMA 
2944 | ISOPROPYL FORMATE
Flash point:
7 °F
form 
clear liquid
color 
Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal solvent cocoa tropical
Odor Type
ethereal
Odor Threshold
0.29ppm
Water Solubility 
slightly soluble in water, completely miscible with alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents.
JECFA Number
304
BRN 
1735844
LogP
0.65
CAS DataBase Reference
625-55-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Formic acid, 1-methylethyl ester(625-55-8)
EPA Substance Registry System
Isopropyl formate (625-55-8)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
F,Xi
Risk Statements 
11-36/37/38-67-36/37
Safety Statements 
16-33-36-24-9
RIDADR 
UN 1281 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
LQ8750000
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
II
HS Code 
29151300
Hazardous Substances Data
625-55-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

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Formic acid isopropyl ester Usage And Synthesis

Description

Isopropyl formate has a characteristic fruity, ether-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized by direct esterification. In addition to food use, isopropyl formate is used as a fungicide, bactericide and wood preservative.

Chemical Properties

Isopropyl formate has a characteristic fruity, ether-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in mushrooms, plum brandy, dwarf quince, currants, grapes, sherry and coffee.

Uses

Isopropyl formate, is a flavoring agent. It can also be used as fragrance agent.

Definition

ChEBI: Isopropyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

By direct esterification.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 35 ppm: sweet, fruity with a berry lift

Formic acid isopropyl ester Preparation Products And Raw materials

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