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butyl formate

Term ID
CHEBI:88514
Synonyms
  • butyl formate
  • butyl methanoate
  • FEMA 2916
  • FEMA No. 2196
  • formic acid butyl ester
  • formic acid, butyl ester
  • n-butyl formate
  • n-butyl methanoate
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Definition
A formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with the hydroxy group of butan-1-ol. Found in apples, strawberries, sherry and Pamesan cheese, it has a fruity, plum-like odour and taste.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from butyl formate
Phenotype where environments contain butyl formate
Phenotype modified by environments containing butyl formate
Phenotype affecting butyl formate
Human Disease Model
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