Butyl Formate
Aroma Chemical CAS 592-84-7
A fruity note with a plum character and a soft rum brandy facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Plum |
| Descriptor 3 | Fermented |
Identification
| CAS Number | 592-84-7 |
| INCI Name | Butyl formate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 102.13 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl formate |
| InChIKey | NMJJFJNHVMGPGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
N-butyl formate, butyl formate natural, butyl methanoate, N-butyl methanoate, butyl-formate, butylformate, formic acid butyl ester, formic acid n-butyl ester, formic acid, butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 106.10 °C |
| Melting Point | -91.50 °C |
| Flash Point | 13.89 °C |
| Density | 0.87700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.38000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 28.900000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 1.396 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7560 mg/L @ 27C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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