n-Amyl formate
Agent Name
n-Amyl formate
CAS Number
638-49-3
Formula
C6-H12-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Amyl formate; Amyl methanoate; Formic acid, pentyl ester; n-Pentyl formate; n-Pentyl methanoate; Pentyl formate; Pentyl methanoate; [ChemIDplus] UN1109
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid with an odor like plums; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; Targets the CNS, lungs, and kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ethyl formate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: