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820058 Amyl formate

Amyl formate for synthesis. CAS No. 638-49-3, EC Number 211-340-6.

Amyl formate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Pentyl formate, Formic acid amyl ester, Formic acid pentyl ester

CAS #: 638-49-3 EC Number: 211-340-6 Molar Mass: 116.15 g/mol Chemical Formula: HCOO(CH₂)₄CH₃ Hill Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
638-49-3211-340-6C₆H₁₂O₂HCOO(CH₂)₄CH₃116.15 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8200580100 Glass bottle 100 ml
Description
Catalogue Number820058
SynonymsPentyl formate, Formic acid amyl ester, Formic acid pentyl ester
References
Product Information
CAS number638-49-3
EC index number607-018-00-3
EC number211-340-6
Hill FormulaC₆H₁₂O₂
Chemical formulaHCOO(CH₂)₄CH₃
Molar Mass116.15 g/mol
HS Code2915 13 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationAmyl formate for synthesis. CAS No. 638-49-3, EC Number 211-340-6.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point129 - 131 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.89 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit1.7 - 10 %(V)
Flash point26 °C
Melting Point-73 °C
Vapor pressure70 hPa (50 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSLQ9370000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1109 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1109 , 3, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1109 , 3, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 96.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.886 - 0.889
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8200580100 04022536451152

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