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W241806

Ethyl acrylate

≥99.5%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl 2-propenoate, Acrylic acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH2=CHCOOC2H5
CAS Number:
140-88-5
Molecular Weight:
100.12
PubChem Substance ID:
24901058
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Council of Europe no.:
245
FEMA Number:
2418
Flavis number:
9.037
EC Number:
205-438-8
MDL number:
MFCD00009188
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
773866
Organoleptic:
plastic
Grade:
FG, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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InChI key

JIGUQPWFLRLWPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C5H8O2/c1-3-5(6)7-4-2/h3H,1,4H2,2H3

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C=C

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

31 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

autoignition temp.

721 °F

contains

10-30 ppm MEHQ as stabilizer (synthetic)

expl. lim.

12.1 %

Quality Level

400

bp

99 °C (lit.)

mp

−71 °C (lit.)

density

0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

plastic

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General description

Ethyl acrylate can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is one of the main volaitle components identified in organic passion fruit pulp.

pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

48.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

9 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
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MKBX5973V
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Influence of the cultivation system in the aroma of the volatile compounds and total antioxidant activity of passion fruit
Janzantti NS, et al.
LWT--Food Science and Technology, 46(2), 511-518 (2012)
Burdock, GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 945-946 (1997)
Julia Kredel et al.
Polymers, 11(12) (2020-01-01)
Fluoropolymers represent a unique class of functional polymers due to their various interesting and important properties such as thermal stability, resistance toward chemicals, repellent behaviors, and their low refractive indices in comparison to other polymeric materials. Based on the latter
Anna E V Hagström et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 102(3), 693-699 (2008-09-30)
An OH-functional polyester has been acrylated via transesterification of ethyl acrylate, catalyzed by Candida antarctica lipase B (CalB) in two different preparations: Novozym 435 and immobilized on Accurel MP1000. The batch process resulted in incomplete acrylation as well as severe
M Monier et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 176(1-3), 348-355 (2009-12-08)
The graft copolymerization of ethyl acrylate (EA) onto natural wool fibers initiated by potassium persulphate and Mohr's salt redox initiator system in limited aqueous medium was carried out in heterogeneous media. Ester groups of the grafted copolymers were partially converted
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