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Formyl acetate

Also known as: acetic formic anhydride, acetyl formate, formic acetic anhydride, methanoyl ethanoate, O-formyl acetate, acetic acid formyl ester

Formyl acetate (CAS 2258-42-6) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H4O3 and a molecular weight of 88.06210 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 102.6ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.116g/cm3 and a flash point of 31ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2258-42-6
Jingsj CID
J-32039-8
Molecular Formula
C3H4O3
Molecular Weight
88.06210 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point102.6ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.116g/cm3
Flash Point31ºC
Exact Mass88.01600
PSA43.37000
LogP0.34180
Vapor Pressure33.5mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.371

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2915900090
Summary2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Formyl acetate?

The CAS number of Formyl acetate is 2258-42-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Formyl acetate?

Formyl acetate has molecular formula C3H4O3 and molecular weight 88.06210 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Formyl acetate?

For Formyl acetate, Upstream Products: Acetyl chloride, Sodium formate, Formic Acid; Downstream Products: N-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)formamide, N-Formyl-L-methionine, N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)formamide.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Formyl acetate (CAS 2258-42-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-32039-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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