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Ethyl formate, 97%

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CAS: 109-94-4 | C3H6O2 | 74.08 g/mol

Ethyl formate is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate, greases and oils. It is also used as a flavor for lemonade and essences. It is involved in the fumigation of dried fruits, as an alternative to methyl bromide.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl formate is used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate, greases and oils. It is also used as a flavor for lemonade and essences. It is involved in the fumigation of dried fruits, as an alternative to methyl bromide.

Solubility
Miscible with water, benzene, alcohol, ether, acetone and most organic solvents.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 109-94-4
Molecular Formula C3H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 74.08
MDL Number MFCD00003294
InChI Key WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym areginal, formic acid, ethyl ester, ethyl methanoate, formic acid ethyl ester, aethylformiat, ethyl formic ester, ethylformate, ethylformiaat, formic ether, ethylformiat
PubChem CID 8025
ChEBI CHEBI:52342
IUPAC Name ethyl formate
SMILES CCOC=O

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 81°C
Density 0.921 g/mL
Boiling Point 52°C to 54°C
Flash Point -19°C (-2°F)
Assay Percent Range 97%
Refractive Index 1.36
Linear Formula HCO2CH2CH3
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1190
Beilstein 906769
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,3807
Solubility Information Miscible with water,benzene,alcohol,ether,acetone and most organic solvents.
Formula Weight 74.08
Percent Purity 97%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Ethyl formate
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Hazard Category H225-H302+H332-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H302-H332-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL FORMATE
EINECSNumber 203-721-0
RTECSNumber LQ8400000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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