OCTYL FORMATE

Synonym(s):Octyl methanoate

CAS NO.：112-32-3
Empirical Formula: C9H18O2
Molecular Weight: 158.24
MDL number: MFCD00046147
EINECS: 203-959-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is OCTYL FORMATE?

Description

Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose-orange note and a bitter flavor that is refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations. May be prepared by esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.

Chemical properties

n-Octyl formate has a fruity odor with a rose–orange note and a bitter flavor, refreshingly fruity green at low concentrations.

Occurrence

Reported found in Scotch spearmint oil and roast beef.

Definition

ChEBI: A formate ester of octan-1-ol.

Preparation

By esterification of n-octyl alcohol with formic acid; by boiling n-octyl chloride with formamide in the presence of small amounts of HCl.

General Description

Octyl formate is one of the flavor volatile components reported in blackberries, mushrooms and certain varieties of rice.

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of OCTYL FORMATE

Melting point:	-39.1°C
Boiling point:	87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.418(lit.)
FEMA	2809 \| OCTYL FORMATE
Flash point:	171 °F
color	Colorless liquid
Odor	fruity odor
JECFA Number	122
CAS DataBase Reference	112-32-3
EPA Substance Registry System	Formic acid, octyl ester (112-32-3)

Safety information for OCTYL FORMATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.