tert-Butyl formate

tert-Butyl formate, also known as formic acid tert-butylester and TBF, is a chemical compound with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₂. TBF is one of the possible daughter products of methyl tert-butyl ether biodegradation.[2]

tert-Butyl formate[1]

Names
IUPAC name tert-Butyl formate
Other names Formic acid tert-butylester
Identifiers
CAS Number	762-75-4^N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
Abbreviations	TBF
ChemSpider	55151^Y
DrugBank	DB02768^Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.011.004
EC Number	212-105-0
PubChem CID	61207
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4024690
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-5(2,3)7-4-6/h4H,1-3H3^Y Key: RUPAXCPQAAOIPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N^Y InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-5(2,3)7-4-6/h4H,1-3H3 Key: RUPAXCPQAAOIPB-UHFFFAOYAD
SMILES CC(C)(C)OC=O
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H10O2
Molar mass	102.133 g·mol^−1
Density	0.872 g/mL
Boiling point	82 to 83 °C (180 to 181 °F; 355 to 356 K)
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS Signal word	Danger
GHS hazard statements	H225, H319, H335
GHS precautionary statements	P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P303+361+353, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P337+313, P370+378, P403+233, P403+235, P405, P501
Flash point	−9 °C (16 °F; 264 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

See also

• tert-Butyl acetate

References

1. tert-Butyl formate at Sigma-Aldrich
2. Francois, A., Garnier, L., Mathis, H., Fayolle, F., Monot, F. (2003). "Roles of tert-butyl formate, tert-butyl alcohol and acetone in the regulation of methyl tert-butyl ether degradation by Mycobacterium austroafricanum IFP 2012". Journal of Applied Microbial Biotechnology. 62: 256–262.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)