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: 2023-05-25 18:01:01

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.

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.

Definition

ChEBI: A formate ester of octan-1-ol.

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	n20/D 1.418(lit.)
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.