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Ethyl formate, 97%

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Description

CAS: 109-94-4 | C3H6O2 | 74.08 g/mol

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.

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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.
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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

Specifications

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 2500 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
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