Amyl formate
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About Amyl formate
Amyl formate is part of the Zemixal ethers, Acetals & Epoxides range. Identity at a glance (Synthesis): CAS 638-49-3, formula C6H12O2 and molar mass 116.16 g/mol. Typical appearance is colourless to very faint yellow liquid.
Common uses in the lab and plant
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Solvent & extraction work
Safe handling
Reported physical data: boiling point 132 °C and density 0.884 g/mL at 25 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H226, H319 and H335). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures. For transport it ships as UN UN 1109.
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Typical uses
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Solvent & extraction work
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Amyl formate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-009332 |
| CAS number | 638-49-3 |
| IUPAC name | pentyl formate |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 116.0837 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | ≥95% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colourless to very faint yellow liquid |
| Boiling point | 132 °C |
| Density | 0.884 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | 1.9 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 26.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29420090 |
| UN number | UN 1109 |
| InChIKey | DIQMPQMYFZXDAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCCCCOC=O |
| PubChem CID | 12529 |
| Synonyms | Formic acid amyl ester, Formic acid, pentyl ester, n-Amyl formate, n-Pentyl methanoate, Amyl methanoate, Pentyl methanoate, m-Pentyl formate, Formic Acid n-Amyl Ester, formic acid pentyl ester, pentyl ormate, 3-Pentanol formate, Methanoic acid, pentyl ester |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H226Flammable liquid and vapor
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 x 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
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