Identification

Nameamyl formate
IUPACpentyl formate
CAS Number638-49-3
EINECS211-340-6
FDA UNIIP46O2510D8
Molecular FormulaC6 H12 O2
Molecular Weight116.16004000
MDL NumberMFCD00040440
Nikkaji NumberJ6.926D
Beilstein1743363
CoE Number497

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring119 N-amyl formate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.159 pentyl formate
FEMA Number2068
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)638-49-3 ; AMYL FORMATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00
Additional Assay Information min 96% amyl formate + amyl alcohol
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.88100 to 0.88700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.331 to 7.381
Refractive Index 1.39600 to 1.40200 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -73.00 to -72.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 5.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 8.872000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 83.00 °F. TCC ( 28.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.905 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Odor sample from J. Manheimer, Inc.
Taste Description
sweet fruity fresh cognac banana peel vinous
Powerful ethereal, green and earthy notes

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience3 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 14000 mg/m3

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for amyl formate usage levels up to3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)29.00 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR apricot FR banana ethereal FR fresh and clean FR fruit FR fungus FR hazelnut FR saffron FR strawberry

Natural Occurrence

apple fruit cognac PMC honey PMC strawberry wild strawberry fruit tomato

Synonyms

N- amyl formate amyl formate FCC amyl formate normal amyl formiate amyl methanoate amyl-formate (n-amyl-formate) FCC formic acid 3-pentyl ester formic acid amyl ester formic acid n-amyl ester formic acid pentyl ester formic acid, pentyl ester pentyl formate N- pentyl formate N- pentyl methanoate Try the PubMed Search.