Ethyl formate, 97%

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only