Description / Application
Butyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol. Found in apples, strawberries, sherry and Pamesan cheese, it has a fruity, plum-like odour and taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a polar aprotic solvent. It is functionally related to a butan-1-ol.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 102.13 |
| MFCD | MFCD00003296 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN1128 |
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| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger! |
| Hazard Statements | H225;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210;P233;P240;P241;P242;P243;P260;P271;P270;P264;P280;P361;P353;P304+P340;P312;P351;P338;P331;P337+P313;P342+P311;P370+P378;P403;P233;P405;P501; |