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Allyl formate

Allyl formate structure

Allyl formate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    1838-59-1

  • Formula:

    C4H6O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Allyl formate

  • Synonyms:

    Formic acid,2-propen-1-yl ester;Formic acid,allyl ester;Formic acid,2-propenyl ester;Allyl alcohol,formate;Allyl formate;NSC 4735;2-Propenyl ester formic acid;3-Formyloxy-propene

Description

A colorless liquid. Soluble in water. Flash point between 5 and 67°F. Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.


Allyl formate appears as a colorless liquid. Soluble in water. Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.


Allyl formate appears as a colorless liquid. Soluble in water. Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.

Allyl formate Basic Attributes

86.09

86.09

217-413-9

A9WY6Q0U9C

4735

2336

DTXSID4062016

2915120000

Characteristics

26.3

0.60

Allyl formate appears as a colorless liquid. Soluble in water. Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact.

0.922

-84.81°C (estimate)

83.6 °C

7℃

1.4009 (estimate)

Highly flammable. soluble in water.

72.2mmHg at 25°C

Oral-Rat LD50: 124 mg/kg; Oral-Mouse LD50: 96 mg/kg

Inflammable in case of open flame, high temperature, oxidant; strong chemical reaction performance; irritating smoke produced by combustion

Highly flammable. Soluble in water.

Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters

Highly Flammable

ALLYL FORMATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Safety Information

I

3.1

2336

3

R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .

S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves . S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .

Xi

Storehouse ventilated at low temperature and dry; stored separately from oxidant; should not be stored for a long time to prevent polymerization

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water. (ERG, 2016)|Flammable - 3rd degree

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Dike fire-control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. SPILL: Increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown above. FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: Fully encapsulating, vapor-protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. SMALL SPILL: Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers for later disposal. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material. LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. (ERG, 2016)

Toxicity

highly toxic

Drug Information

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 131 [Flammable Liquids - Toxic]: Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. Keep victim calm and warm. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. (ERG, 2016)

allyl formate

Allyl formate Use and Manufacturing

Formic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester: ACTIVE

Fire Hazards -> Flammable - 3rd degree

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:86.09
XLogP3:0.8
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:86.036779430
Monoisotopic Mass:86.036779430
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:6
Complexity:49.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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