112-32-3

Basic information

• Product Name: n-Octyl formate
• Synonyms: Octylalcohol, formate (6CI); 1-Octyl formate; NSC 404473; Octyl formate; n-Octylformate
• CAS NO: 112-32-3
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 158.27
• EINECS: 203-959-5
• Mol File: 112-32-3.mol
• Article Data: 40

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 199.6°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 77.2°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.875g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.339mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.419
• CAS DataBase Reference: n-Octyl formate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: n-Octyl formate(112-32-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: n-Octyl formate(112-32-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 112-32-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

n-Octyl formate is a chemical compound with the formula C9H18O2. It is an ester derived from formic acid and n-octanol. This colorless liquid is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, providing a fruity and sweet aroma. It is also used in the production of perfumes and fragrances. Additionally, n-octyl formate is used as a solvent in various industries and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is important to note that n-octyl formate should be handled with caution, as it can irritate the skin and respiratory system upon exposure.

InChI:InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-11-9-10/h9H,2-8H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 111-87-5 octanol 
• 77287-34-4 formamide 
• 111-85-3 n-chlorooctane 
• 111-83-1 1-bromo-octane 
• 3386-35-4 1-octyl p-toluenesulfonate 
• 68-12-2 N,N-dimethyl-formamide 
• 646-06-0 1,3-DIOXOLANE 
• 592-41-6 1-hexene 
• 74-85-1 ethene 
• 123-39-7 N-Methylformamide 
• 629-27-6 1-Iodooctane 
• 89781-11-3 potassium 2-naphthalenethiolate 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 141-53-7 sodium formate 

Downstream Products

• 111-65-9 octane 
• 111-87-5 octanol 
• 56425-00-4 dimethyl 2-octylsuccinate 
• 76086-32-3 2-(7-Formyloxy-1-methyl-heptyl)-succinic acid dimethyl ester 
• 76086-33-4 2-(1-Ethyl-6-formyloxy-hexyl)-succinic acid dimethyl ester 
• 133788-00-8 6-phenyl-3a,4-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]furan-5(3H)-one 

Relevant articles and documents

Catalyst Poisoning Phenomenon in Phase Transfer Catalysis: Effect of Aqueous Phase Concentration

Catalyst poisoning was studied in the phase transfer-catalysed esterification of alkyl chlorides by sodium formate; the poisoning effect is minimized by use of highly concentrated formate solutions where high conversion and first order kinetics are observed.

Lipase-catalyzed transesterification of ethyl formate to octyl formate

The preparation of octyl formate via lipase-catalyzed transesterification of ethyl formate with 1-octanol is demonstrated. To shift the equilibrium of the reaction, ethyl formate was added in surplus but could be partially recovered for subsequent reactions. The same was true for the biocatalyst (Novo435), which could be reused at least 27 times. This method gives simple access to a hydrophobic formic acid ester, which can be used as a reactive organic phase in biocatalytic redox reactions. The enzymatically prepared octyl formate can be utilized by formate dehydrogenase to regenerate NADH from NAD+.

Method of using swelling-able acidic poly(ionic liquid) to catalyze esterification between formic acid and alkenes to prepare formate

The invention discloses a method of using swelling-able acidic poly(ionic liquid) to catalyze esterification between formic acid and alkenes to prepare formate. According to the method, an acidic poly(ionic liquid) that can swell in formic acid is synthesized at first; 1-vinyl-3-alkyl imidazolium bromine salt ionic liquid and sodium acrylate are taken as the copolymerization monomers, and throughfree radical polymerization and acidification that uses an acid with an equal molar weight, the poly(ionic liquid) is prepared. The poly(ionic liquid) is taken as a catalyst to catalyze the esterification reactions between formic acid and alkenes; the catalytic activity of the poly(ionic liquid) is equal to that of a homogeneous catalyst and the selectivity is higher than that of a homogeneous catalyst or a heterogeneous catalyst. The swelling-able acidic poly(ionic liquid) is used to catalyze the esterification reactions between formic acid and alkenes, the characteristic that the poly(ionicliquid) can swell in formic acid is utilized, the poly(ionic liquid) is fully dispersed in the substrate, at the same time, the active centers of the acid are immobilized on the poly(ionic liquid), thus the active centers can fully contact with the substrate, and the catalytic efficiency is largely improved.

Ruthenium-Catalyzed Synthesis of Dialkoxymethane Ethers Utilizing Carbon Dioxide and Molecular Hydrogen

The synthesis of dimethoxymethane (DMM) by a multistep reaction of methanol with carbon dioxide and molecular hydrogen is reported. Using the molecular catalyst [Ru(triphos)(tmm)] in combination with the Lewis acid Al(OTf)3resulted in a versatile catalytic system for the synthesis of various dialkoxymethane ethers. This new catalytic reaction provides the first synthetic example for the selective conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen into a formaldehyde oxidation level, thus opening access to new molecular structures using this important C1source.