Name | OCTYL FORMATE |
Synonyms | FEMA 2809 OCTYL FORMATE OCLyl ForMate 1-octylformate n-Octyl formate n-Octyl methanoate OCTYL ALCOHOL FORMATE FORMIC ACID OCTYL ESTER |
CAS | 112-32-3 |
EINECS | 203-959-5 |
Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 158.24 |
Density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -39.1°C |
Boling Point | 87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 171 °F |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.418(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00046147 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical colorless liquid. It has a sweet fruit aroma. Boiling point 200 ℃, flash point 75 ℃. It is not very stable in both acidic and alkaline media. Soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol, most non-volatile oils and mineral oils, and almost insoluble in water and glycerin. |
Use | Uses spices. Mainly used in the preparation of peach, apricot, citrus and fruit flavor type. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
Raw Materials | (-)-MENTHYL CHLOROFORMATE 1-Chlorooctane |
Downstream Products | 2-ethyl-1,3-dioxolane 2-HEXYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS number | LQ9290000 |
Toxicity | skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MOD FCTXAV 17,883,79 |
Production method
It is esterified by n-octanol and formic acid.
It is obtained by azeotropic n-octyl chloride and formaldehyde amine in the presence of a small amount of hydrochloric acid.
FEMA | 2809 | OCTYL FORMATE |
refractive index | n20/D 1.418(lit.) |
flash point | 171 °F |
color | Colorless liquid |
Odor | fruity odor |
JECFA Number | 122 |
EPA chemical information | Formic acid, octyl ester (112-32-3) |