Ethyl Formate (CAS 109-94-4)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ETHYL FORMATE

Cat. NoKC.510078 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC3H6O2 CAS109-94-4 Molecular Weight74.08 g/mol

Package 500ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Irritant

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Ethyl formate is a metabolite found in or produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Used as flavoring agent, solvent for nitrocellulose, and reagent in organic synthesis; Also used as a fungicide/larvicide for tobacco, cereals, and dried fruit; [ACGIH]
Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry]
IN LACQUER INDUSTRY, IN ARTIFICIAL SILK MFR AS SOLVENT FOR CELLULOSE ACETATE; IN MFR OF SAFETY GLASS; IN SHOE INDUSTRY AS SOLVENT FOR CELLULOID
SOLVENT FOR OILS AND GREASES

Physical Description	Ethyl formate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point -4 °F. Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air.
Color/Form	MOBILE LIQUID
Odor	Fruity odor.
Melting Point	-110 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	129.6 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	-4 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	0.922 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	9 % at 64 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Vapor Pressure	200 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
Refractive Index	INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.3598 @ 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	UNSTABLE

IUPAC Name	ethyl formate
Molecular Formula	C3H6O2
Molecular Weight	74.08 g/mol
CAS	109-94-4
SMILES	CCOC=O
InChIKey	WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.510078
Pack sizes	500ML

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