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Ethyl formate, 97%
Description
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.
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
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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