OCTYL FORMATE

Description

OCTYL FORMATE · CAS 112-32-3 · C9H18O2. UNII 2XZ47CUU7G. Boiling Point: 87.00 to 89.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 198-200 °C; Melting Point: -39.1 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	112-32-3
PubChem CID	8176
Molecular formula	C9H18O2
IUPAC name	octyl formate
UNII (FDA)	2XZ47CUU7G
FEMA number	2809
JECFA number	122

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	158.24
XLogP3	3.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	8
Exact Mass	158.130679813
Monoisotopic Mass	158.130679813
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	87.00 to 89.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	198-200 °C
Melting Point	-39.1 °C
Density	0.869-0.874
Refractive Index	1.418-1.420

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• colourless liquid with a fruity, rose-orange odour
• soluble in most fixed oils, mineral oil, propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol
• 1 ml in 5 ml 70% alcohol (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	69.2% (90 / 130)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	69.2% (90 / 130)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (30%), H319 (30%), H335 (30%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Formic acid, octyl ester: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Octyl formate; 112-32-3; n-Octyl formate; FORMIC ACID, OCTYL ESTER; Octyl methanoate; n-Octyl methanoate; formic acid octyl ester; Octyl alcohol, formate; 1-Octyl formate; FEMA No. 2809; Octyl formiate; MFCD00046147; 2XZ47CUU7G; NSC-404473; EINECS 203-959-5; UNII-2XZ47CUU7G

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of OCTYL FORMATE?

CAS 112-32-3; molecular formula C9H18O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is OCTYL FORMATE known by?

Octyl formate, 112-32-3, n-Octyl formate, FORMIC ACID, OCTYL ESTER, Octyl methanoate, n-Octyl methanoate.

What is the regulatory status of OCTYL FORMATE?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is OCTYL FORMATE classified as hazardous?

69.2% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (90 of 130).

What are the key physical properties of OCTYL FORMATE?

Boiling Point: 87.00 to 89.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 198-200 °C; Melting Point: -39.1 °C; Density: 0.869-0.874.

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