Description

Phenyl Formate (CAS 1864-94-4) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C₇H₆O₂, widely utilized in synthetic chemistry and material science applications. This compound, also known as Formic acid phenyl ester, is characterized by its clear to pale-yellow appearance and distinctive aromatic ester odor. With a molecular weight of 122.12 g/mol, it serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Our Phenyl Formate is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by GC) and is supplied in sealed glass containers under inert gas to ensure stability and longevity. Ideal for researchers requiring precise and reliable reagents, this product is compatible with a range of reaction conditions, including esterifications and transesterifications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1864-94-4
• Complexity: 84.9
• IUPAC Name: phenyl formate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O2/c8-6-9-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-6H
• InChI Key: GEOWCLRLLWTHDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 122.036779430
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC=O
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 122.036779430
• Synonyms: PHENYL FORMATE, 1864-94-4, Formic acid, phenyl ester, V4EL38P3VW, EINECS 217-471-5, DTXSID30171898, CHEMBL-366050, DTXCID3094389, 217-471-5, Formic acid phenyl ester, MFCD00014126, CHEMBL366050, PhOCHO, UNII-V4EL38P3VW, SCHEMBL2661, SCHEMBL2662, SCHEMBL1953523, SCHEMBL2836595, SCHEMBL4600234, SCHEMBL4600235, SCHEMBL6813058, SCHEMBL11237189, BDBM50152732, Phenyl formate, >=98.0% (GC), AKOS016010550, AS-56569, SY106351, DB-044603, CS-0119930, NS00026102, P2770, F20974, EN300-7099473

Application

Phenyl Formate is primarily employed as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, facilitating the introduction of the formyl group into aromatic systems. It is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides. Additionally, its reactivity makes it suitable for polymer chemistry, where it acts as a monomer or crosslinking agent in specialty resin formulations.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (87.2%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (87.2%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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