Isobutyl formate

Isobutyl formate[1]
IUPAC name 2-Methylpropyl formate
Identifiers
CAS number	542-55-2 Y
PubChem	10957
ChemSpider	10492 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=COCC(C)C
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-5(2)3-7-4-6/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3 Y Key: AVMSWPWPYJVYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H10O2
Molar mass	102.13 g mol−1
Density	0.885 g/mL
Melting point	−96 °C; −141 °F; 177 K
Boiling point	98.4 °C; 209.1 °F; 371.5 K
Hazards
R-phrases	R11 R34
S-phrases	S16 S26 S33 S36/37/39 S45
Flash point	10 °C; 50 °F; 283 K
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Isobutyl formate (2-methylpropyl methanoate) is an organic ester with the chemical formula C₅H₁₀O₂. It is formed by diluting isobutanol with formic acid; sulfuric acid can serve as a catalyst. It is used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient because of its odor which is sweet, ethereal, and slightly fruity.^[2][3]

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