OCTYL FORMATE
Synonym(s):Octyl methanoate
- CAS NO.：112-32-3
- Empirical Formula: C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight: 158.24
- MDL number: MFCD00046147
- EINECS: 203-959-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02
What is OCTYL FORMATE?
Description
Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose-orange note and a bitter flavor that is refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations. May be prepared by esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.
Chemical properties
n-Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose–orange note and a bitter flavor, refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations.
Occurrence
Reported found in Scotch spearmint oil and roast beef.
Definition
ChEBI: A formate ester of octan-1-ol.
Preparation
By esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.
General Description
Octyl formate is one of the flavor volatile components reported in blackberries, mushrooms and certain varieties of rice.
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Properties of OCTYL FORMATE
| Melting point: | -39.1°C |
| Boiling point: | 87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2809 | OCTYL FORMATE |
| Flash point: | 171 °F |
| color | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | fruity odor |
| JECFA Number | 122 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 112-32-3 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Formic acid, octyl ester (112-32-3) |
Safety information for OCTYL FORMATE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 OCTYL FORMATE
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