Allyl formate
Also known as: 2-propenyl formate, Formic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester, Formic acid, allyl ester, prop-2-en-1-yl formate, prop-2-enyl formate, 2-propenyl methanoate, NSC 4735, 3-formyloxy-propene
Allyl formate (CAS 1838-59-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H6O2 and a molecular weight of 86.089 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 9-10 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 84.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 6.5±9.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1838-59-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-11126-2
- Molecular Formula
- C4H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 86.089 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 9-10 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 84.5±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 6.5±9.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 86.036781 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 0.60 |
| Vapor Pressure | 72.2±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.392 |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915120000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915120000 salts of formic acid。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Allyl formate?
The CAS number of Allyl formate is 1838-59-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Allyl formate?
Allyl formate has molecular formula C4H6O2 and molecular weight 86.089 g/mol.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Allyl formate (CAS 1838-59-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-11126-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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