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Ethyl formate, 97%
CAS: 109-94-4 | C3H6O2 | 74.08 g/mol
$63.70 - $229.08
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 109-94-4 |
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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 |
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AAA11113AE
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A11113AE |
100 mL |
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AAA11113AP
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A11113AP |
500 mL |
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AAA111130F
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A111130F |
2500 mL |
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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.
ApplicationsEthyl 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.
Chemical Identifiers
109-94-4 | |
74.08 | |
WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
8025 | |
ethyl formate |
C3H6O2 | |
MFCD00003294 | |
areginal, formic acid, ethyl ester, ethyl methanoate, formic acid ethyl ester, aethylformiat, ethyl formic ester, ethylformate, ethylformiaat, formic ether, ethylformiat | |
CHEBI:52342 | |
CCOC=O |
Specifications
109-94-4 | |
0.921 | |
52°C to 54°C | |
97% | |
C3H6O2 | |
HCO2CH2CH3 | |
100 mL | |
906769 | |
14,3807 | |
Miscible with water,benzene,alcohol,ether,acetone and most organic solvents. | |
CCOC=O | |
74.08 | |
CHEBI:52342 | |
97% | |
Ethyl formate |
-81°C | |
4.1 | |
−19°C (−2°F) | |
Fruit-like | |
1.36 | |
MFCD00003294 | |
UN1190 | |
Moisture sensitive | |
areginal, formic acid, ethyl ester, ethyl methanoate, formic acid ethyl ester, aethylformiat, ethyl formic ester, ethylformate, ethylformiaat, formic ether, ethylformiat | |
WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
ethyl formate | |
8025 | |
74.08 | |
Liquid |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H302-H332-H319-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
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
H225-H302+H332-H319-H335
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