| Identification | ||
| Name | Butyl formate | |
| Synonyms | Butyl methanoate; Formic acid butyl ester | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H10O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 102.13 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 592-84-7 | |
| EINECS | 209-772-5 | |
| FEMA | 2196 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 0.894 | |
| Melting point | -91 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 107 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.3886-1.3906 | |
| Flash point | 18 ºC | |
| Water solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE | |