Butyl formate
Ameisensäurebutylester · 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 |
| Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 102.13 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.6 % vol |
| UEL | 8.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 13 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 265 °C |
| Temperature class | T3 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.53 |
| GHS | Danger · 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.