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InventoryRef 3913602/03/2011

BUTYL FORMATE

Butyl methanoate

BUTYL FORMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 592-84-7

CAS 592-84-7PubChem CID 11614

Butyl Formate

Butyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol. Found in apples, strawberries, sherry and Pamesan cheese, it has a fruity, plum-like odour and taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a polar aprotic solvent. It is functionally related to a butan-1-ol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: butyl formate

Molecular formula: C5H10O2
Molecular weight: 102.13 g/mol
Exact mass: 102.068079557 Da
XLogP3: 1.4
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

n-Butyl formateFormic acid, butyl estern-Butyl methanoateFEMA No. 2196Butylester kyseliny mravenciUNII-0Y9MZ7VM9PNSC 6969Butylester kyseliny mravenci [Czech]

16 more reported names

EINECS 209-772-5HCOO(CH2)3CH30Y9MZ7VM9PUN1128BRN 1742108AI3-25265FEMA 2916NSC-6969BUTYL FORMATE [FHFI]CHEBI:885144-02-00-00028 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)UN 1128nButyl formatenButyl methanoateRefChem:122251209-772-5

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:88514
ChEMBL:CHEMBL2270394
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID2060468
PubMed:24928877
PubMed:22683714
PubMed:22219848
PubMed:22120957
PubMed:22105964
PubMed:20557210
PubMed:20043851
PubMed:19383174
PubMed:19351084
PubMed:19276615
PubMed:18043916
PubMed:17266265

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Inventory details for BUTYL FORMATE

INCI name

BUTYL FORMATE

Description

Butyl methanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 39136
Imported identity: BUTYL FORMATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for BUTYL FORMATE

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Key data

CAS

592-84-7

209-772-5

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

BUTYL BUTYROLACTATEPERFUMING

BUTYL CINNAMALDEHYDEPERFUMING

BUTYL CINNAMATEPERFUMING

BUTYL ETHYL KETONEPERFUMING

BUTYL HEXANOATEPERFUMING

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATEPERFUMING

BUTYL ISOHEXANOATEPERFUMING

BUTYL ISOVALERATEPERFUMING

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How BUTYL FORMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYL FORMATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BUTYL FORMATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BUTYL FORMATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BUTYL FORMATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for BUTYL FORMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BUTYL FORMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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