Ameisensäurebutylester
Butyl formate · Formiate de n-butyle · Butylformiaat · Mrówczan butylu · Metanoato de butila · 甲酸丁酯 · Bütil format
| CAS | 592-84-7 |
|---|---|
| EC | 209-772-5 |
| UN | 1128 |
| Formel | C5H10O2 |
| Molare Masse | 102,13 g/mol |
| UEG (LEL) | 1,6 % vol |
| OEG (UEL) | 8,0 % vol |
| Flammpunkt | 13 °C |
| Zündtemperatur | 265 °C |
| Temperaturklasse | T3 |
| Relative Dichte des Gases oder Dampfes (Luft = 1) | 3,53 |
| GHS | Gefahr · H225, H319, H335 |
Butyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol. Found in apples, strawberries, sherry and Pamesan cheese, it has a fruity, plum-like odour and taste. N-butyl formate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 64 °F. Less dense than water.