Isopropyl formate
Agent Name
Isopropyl formate
CAS Number
625-55-8
Formula
C4-H8-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Methylethyl formate; Formic acid, 1-methylethyl ester; Formic acid, isopropyl ester; Isopropyl methanoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Found in volatile constituents of freshly unearthed Perigord truffles, dwarf quince fruit, mushrooms, and apples; Used as a toxic fumigant and raw material; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Has narcotic effects; [PubChem] Oral LD50 (guinea pig) = 1440 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] See "ORGANIC SOLVENTS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
138 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Propyl formates." VP from ChemIDplus;
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: