Butyl formate - Standard for GC , CAS No.592-84-7

CAS: 592-84-7 Cat. No.: B109261 Formula: C5H10O2 Molecular Weight: 102.13 Beilstein Registry Number: 1742108 EC Number: 209-772-5
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Synonyms
n-Butyl methanoate | UNII-0Y9MZ7VM9P | F0051 | UN1128 | Q734815 | WLN: VHO4 | DTXSID2060468 | n-Butyl formate [UN1128] [Flammable liquid] | C21713 | AI3-25265 | NSC6969 | NSC-6969 | Butylester kyseliny mravenci | InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h5H,2-4H2,
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Synonyms
n-Butyl methanoate | UNII-0Y9MZ7VM9P | F0051 | UN1128 | Q734815 | WLN: VHO4 | DTXSID2060468 | n-Butyl formate [UN1128] [Flammable liquid] | C21713 | AI3-25265 | NSC6969 | NSC-6969 | Butylester kyseliny mravenci | InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h5H,2-4H2,
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Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid528773577
Canonical SmilesCCCCOC=O
IUPAC Namebutyl formate
InChIKeyNMJJFJNHVMGPGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C5H10O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CCCCOC=O
WGK Germany 1
RTECS LQ5500000
UN Number 1128
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 102.13
Beilstein 1742108
Reaxy-Rn 1742108
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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassCarboxylic acid derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentCarboxylic acid esters
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Carboxylic acid ester - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid esters. These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbon atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or an aryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group).
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
A2604460Certificate of AnalysisDec 26, 2025 B109261
K2116254Certificate of AnalysisJun 06, 2025 B109261
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water, miscible with benzene, acetone, and petroleum ether.
Refractive Index1.39
Flash Point(°F)57.2 °F
Flash Point(°C)18℃
Boil Point(°C)105-107 ℃
Melt Point(°C)-92℃
Molecular Weight102.130 g/mol
XLogP31.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass102.068 Da
Monoisotopic Mass102.068 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity43.300
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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References
1. Jun Gao, Hong Li, Dongmei Xu, Lianzheng Zhang, Liwen Zhao, Chunlu Li.  (2016)  Isobaric Vapor–Liquid Equilibrium for Binary Systems of Thioglycolic Acid with Water, Butyl Acetate, Butyl Formate, and Isobutyl Acetate at 101.3 kPa.  JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA,      [PMID:] [10.1021/acs.jced.6b00686]
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