Ethyl formate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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: -81°C
• Density: 0.921
• pH: 4.1
• Boiling Point: 52°C to 54°C
• Flash Point: −19°C (−2°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Linear Formula: HCO₂CH₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.36
• Quantity: 100 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

Product Identifier

• Ethyl formate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl formate

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only