| Identification | More |  [Name]
  Formic acid isopropyl ester |  [CAS]
  625-55-8 |  [Synonyms]
  FEMA 2944 FORMIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER ISOPROPYL FORMATE Isopropyl mcthanoate 1-methylethylformate 1-Methylethylmethanoate ai3-15407 Formic acid, 2-propyl ester Formicacid,1-methylethylester formicacid1-methylethylester HCOOCH(CH3)2 Isopropylformiate FORMIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER 95+% Isopropylformate,98% Propan-2-yl formate Formic acid isopropyl |  [EINECS(EC#)]
  210-901-2 |  [Molecular Formula]
  C4H8O2 |  [MDL Number]
  MFCD00014127 |  [Molecular Weight]
  88.11 |  [MOL File]
  625-55-8.mol |  
 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  [Appearance]
  Clear colorless liquid |  [Melting point ]
  -93°C |  [Boiling point ]
  68 °C(lit.) |  [density ]
  0.884 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) 
 |  [FEMA ]
  2944 |  [refractive index ]
  n20/D 1.368(lit.) 
 |  [Fp ]
  7 °F 
 |  [form ]
  clear liquid |  [color ]
  Colorless to Almost colorless |  [Odor]
  at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal solvent cocoa tropical |  [Odor Threshold]
  0.29ppm |  [Odor Type]
  ethereal |  [Water Solubility ]
  slightly soluble in water, completely miscible with alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents. |  [JECFA Number]
  304 |  [BRN ]
  1735844 |  [LogP]
  0.65 |  [CAS DataBase Reference]
  625-55-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |  [NIST Chemistry Reference]
  Formic acid, 1-methylethyl ester(625-55-8) |  [EPA Substance Registry System]
  625-55-8(EPA Substance) |  
 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  [Hazard Codes ]
  F,Xi |  [Risk Statements ]
  R11:Highly Flammable. R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . |  [Safety Statements ]
  S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking . S33:Take precautionary measures against static discharges . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . |  [RIDADR ]
  UN 1281 3/PG 2 
 |  [WGK Germany ]
  3 
 |  [RTECS ]
  LQ8750000 
 |  [TSCA ]
  Yes |  [HazardClass ]
  3 |  [PackingGroup ]
  II |  [HS Code ]
  29151300 |  [Hazardous Substances Data]
  625-55-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |  
 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  [Description]
  Isopropyl formate has a characteristic fruity, ether-like odor and a
sweet taste reminiscent of plum. May be synthesized by direct 
esterification. In addition to food use, isopropyl formate is used 
as a fungicide, bactericide and wood preservative. |  [Chemical Properties]
  Clear colorless liquid |  [Chemical Properties]
  Isopropyl formate has a characteristic fruity, ether-like odor and a sweet taste reminiscent of plum |  [Occurrence]
  Reported found in mushrooms, plum brandy, dwarf quince, currants, grapes, sherry and coffee. |  [Uses]
  Isopropyl formate, is a flavoring agent. It can also be used as fragrance agent. |  [Definition]
  ChEBI: Isopropyl formate is a carboxylic ester. |  [Preparation]
  By direct esterification. |  [Taste threshold values]
  Taste characteristics at 35 ppm: sweet, fruity with a berry lift |  
  
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