Ethyl Acetate (Sequencing), Fisher BioReagents

Description

This solvent is commonly used in DNA or peptide synthesis.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 141-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.106
• InChI Key: XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl ethanoate, acetoxyethane, acetic acid ethyl ester, acetic ether, ethyl acetic ester, vinegar naphtha, acetic acid, ethyl ester, ethylacetate, acetidin, acetic ester
• PubChem CID: 8857
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27750
• IUPAC Name: ethyl acetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C

• Melting Point: -83.5°C
• Absorbance: 1 max. at 255nm, 0.15 max. at 260nm, 0.025 max. at 270nm
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.902g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 75°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3680 to 1.3710 (at 25°C)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.9 %
• Residue after Evaporation: 10ppm max.
• Titratable Acid: 0.0009mEq/g max.
• Linear Formula: CH₃COOCH₂CH₃
• Vapor Pressure: 103mbar at 20°C
• Viscosity: 0.45 cP at 20°C
• UN Number: 1173
• Water: 0.02% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 3811
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99.9%
• Grade: Sequencing
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl Acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Highly flammable. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. NFPA Health:1 Flammability:3 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
Recommended Storage	RT

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