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Ethyl formate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A111130F
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.
Specifications
| 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 |
| 109-94-4 | |
| 0.921 | |
| 52°C to 54°C | |
| 97% | |
| C3H6O2 | |
| HCO2CH2CH3 | |
| 2500 mL | |
| 906769 | |
| 14,3807 | |
| Miscible with water,benzene,alcohol,ether,acetone and most organic solvents. | |
| CCOC=O | |
| 74.08 | |
| CHEBI:52342 | |
| 97% |
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 |
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