- Name
Isopentyl formate
- EINECS203-769-2
- CAS No.
110-45-2
- Density0.882 g/cm3
- PSA26.30000
- LogP1.84140
- SolubilityN/A
- Melting Point-93°C
- FormulaC6H12O2
- Boiling Point126 °C at 760 mmHg
- Molecular Weight116.16
- Flash Point22.3 °C
- Transport InformationUN 1109 3/PG 3
- AppearanceN/A
- Safety24
- Risk Codes10-36/37
- Molecular Structure
- Hazard SymbolsXi
- SynonymsXi
- Article Data22
Isopentyl formate Chemical Properties
Product Name: Isopentyl formate
The MF of Isopentyl formate (110-45-2) is C
6H
12O
2.
The MW of Isopentyl formate (110-45-2) is 116.16.
Synonyms: AMYL FORMATE ; 3-METHYLBUTYL FORMATE ; lsoamyl formate ; ISOAMYL FORMATE ; ISOPENTYL FORMATE ; ISOPENTYL METHANOATE ; FEMA 2069 ; FORMIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER
Product Categories: C6 to C7;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters
EINECS: 252-343-2
Flash Point: 22.3 °C
Boiling Point: 126 °c
Melting Point: -93°C
density: 0.859 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure: 10 mm Hg ( 17.1 °C)
FEMA: 2069
Merck: 5119
refractive index: n20/D 1.397(lit.)
Isopentyl formate Uses
Isopentyl formate (110-45-2) is used as artificial fruit syrups.
Isopentyl formate Toxicity Data With Reference
1. | | skn-rbt 500 mg/24H MOD | | FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 17 (1979),829. |
2. | | orl-rat LD50:9840 mg/kg | | FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. 2 (1964),327. |
3. | | orl-rbt LD50:3020 mg/kg | | IMSUAI Industrial Medicine and Surgery. 41 (1972),31. |
Isopentyl formate Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Isopentyl formate Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. This material is very irritating and can cause narcosis. The symptoms are usually transient in nature, but it is possible upon severe or prolonged exposure to have serious consequences. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat, sparks, or flame. Can react with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Safety information of Isopentyl formate (110-45-2):
Hazard Codes
Xi
Risk Statements 10-36/37
R10: Flammable
R36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
Safety Statements 24-2
S24: Avoid contact with skin
S2: Keep out of the reach of children
RIDADR UN 1109 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS NT0185000
HazardClass 3.2
PackingGroup III
Isopentyl formate Specification
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.