Isobutyl formate
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| Isobutyl formate[1] | |
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2-Methylpropyl formate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 542-55-2  |
| PubChem | 10957 |
| ChemSpider | 10492 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 102.13 g mol−1 |
| Density | 0.885 g/mL |
| Melting point |
98.4 °C, 372 K, 209 °F |
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| R-phrases | R11 R34 |
| S-phrases | S16 S26 S33 S36/37/39 S45 |
| Flash point | 10 °C |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Isobutyl formate (2-methylpropyl methanoate) is an organic ester with the chemical formula C5H10O2. It is formed by diluting isobutanol with methanoic acid, sulfuric acid can serve as a catalyst. It is used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient because of its odor which is sweet, ethereal, and slightly fruity.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ Isobutyl formate at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Isobutyl formate, The Good Scents Company
- ^ Mosciano, Gerard (1989). Perfumer & Flavorist 14 (6): 47.
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