pentyl formate
Amyl formate FCC
CAS: 638-49-3
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
pentyl formate - Names and Identifiers
| Name | Amyl formate FCC |
| Synonyms | FEMA 2068 Amyl formate AMYL FORMATE n-Amyl formate pentyl formate N-AMYL FORMATE PENTYL FORMATE Amyl formate FCC N-PENTYL FORMATE n-pentyl formate FORMIC ACID AMYL ESTER FORMIO ACID PENTYL ESTER Formic acid n-amyl ester FORMIC ACID N-AMYL ESTER n-Amyl formate, (Formic acid n-amyl ester) |
| CAS | 638-49-3 |
| EINECS | 211-340-6 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7/h6H,2-5H2,1H3 |
pentyl formate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar Mass | 116.16 |
| Density | 0.884 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -73.5℃ |
| Boling Point | 132 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 83°F |
| JECFA Number | 119 |
| Water Solubility | 2.904g/L(22 ºC) |
| Vapor Presure | 70 hPa (50 °C) |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Explosive Limit | 1.7-10%(V) |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.399(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid with fruit aroma. Melting Point -73.5 °c, boiling point 128~130 °c, flash point 27 °c. Difficult to dissolve in water (0.3%/20 deg C), miscible in ethanol, ether. He was anesthetized. Natural products are present in apples and the like. |
pentyl formate - Risk and Safety
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
| Safety Description | 24 - Avoid contact with skin. |
| UN IDs | UN 1109 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LQ9370000 |
| HS Code | 2915 13 00 |
| Hazard Class | 3.2 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
pentyl formate - Reference Information
| FEMA | 2068 | AMYL FORMATE |
| LogP | 2.786 at 25℃ |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| content analysis | determined by gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using a non-polar column method. |
| toxicity | is safe for use in food as a flavor (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Beverage 13; Cold beverage 11; Candy 31; Baked goods 8.0; gum 170. |
| Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. |
| production method | formic acid and N-pentanol are esterified under sulfuric acid catalysis, neutralized and distilled. N-pentanol is obtained by the reaction of N-pentanol with carbon monoxide under high pressure. |
| category | flammable liquid |
| toxicity grade | low toxicity |
| Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50:> 5000 mg/kg; Skin-rabbit LD50:> 5000 mg/kg |
| stimulation data | Skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 h mild |
| flammability hazard characteristics | in case of open flame, high temperature, flammable oxidant; Combustion stimulus smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from the oxidant |
| extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 extinguishing agent |
| Occupational Standard | SEL 10 mg/m3 |
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