Formic acid isopropyl ester
- CAS NO.：625-55-8
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 88.11
- MDL number: MFCD00014127
- EINECS: 210-901-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-11-30 21:41:49
What is Formic acid isopropyl ester?
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
Clear colorless liquid
Chemical properties
Isopropyl formate has a characteristic fruity, ether-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum
Occurrence
Reported found in mushrooms, plum brandy, dwarf quince, currants, grapes, sherry and coffee.
The Uses of Formic acid isopropyl ester
Isopropyl formate, is a flavoring agent. It can also be used as fragrance agent.
Preparation
By direct esterification.
Definition
ChEBI: Isopropyl formate is a carboxylic ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 35 ppm: sweet, fruity with a berry lift
Properties of Formic acid isopropyl ester
| Melting point: | -93°C |
| Boiling point: | 68 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.884 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| 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 Threshold | 0.29ppm |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble in water, completely miscible with alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents. |
| JECFA Number | 304 |
| BRN | 1735844 |
| 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) |
Safety information for Formic acid isopropyl ester
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Formic acid isopropyl ester
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