Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The Isopropyl formate, with the CAS registry number 625-55-8, is also known as Formic acid, 1-methylethyl ester. It belongs to the product categories of Organics; C2 to C5; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. Its EINECS registry number is 210-901-2. This chemical's molecular formula is C₄H₈O₂ and molecular weight is 88.1051. Its IUPAC name is called propan-2-yl formate. Isopropyl formate is used as a spice for food and it can also be used as a fungicide, disinfectant and bactericide.

Physical properties of Isopropyl formate: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.65; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.65; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.65; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.82; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.82; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 53.51; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 53.51; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.373; (11)Molar Refractivity: 22.47 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 98.6 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 23.5 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 0.893 g/cm³; (15)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 31.23 kJ/mol; (16)Boiling Point: 70.8 °C at 760 mmHg; (17)Vapour Pressure: 127 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of Isopropyl formate: this chemical can be prepared by propan-2-ol and formyloxy-acetonitrile. This reaction will need reagent imidazole. The reaction time is 1 day with ambient temperature. The yield is about 62%.

Uses of Isopropyl formate: it can be used to produce propan-2-ol at temperature of 180 °C. This reaction will need catalyst Ru₃(CO)₁₂/P(C₄H₉)₃ and solvent pyridine with reaction time of 10 hours. The yield is about 68%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should keep it away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC(C)OC=O
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-4(2)6-3-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: RMOUBSOVHSONPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: