Octyl formate
ALDRICH/W280909 - ≥97%, FCC
Synonym: Octyl methanoate
CAS Number: 112-32-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H18O2
Molecular Weight: 158.24
EC Number: 203-959-5
MDL Number: MFCD00046147
Linear Formula: HCO2(CH2)7CH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | Halal |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7 |
InChI key | AVBRYQRTMPHARE-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | orange; fruity; rose |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | FCC |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | [H]C(=O)OCCCCCCCC |
General description: | Octyl formate is one of the flavor volatile components reported in blackberries, mushrooms and certain varieties of rice. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 170.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 77 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 87-89 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2809 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |