grade
analytical standard
Quality Segment
vapor density
2.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure
15.16 psi ( 55 °C), 3.79 psi ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99.5% (GC)
autoignition temp.
851 °F
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
expl. lim.
16 %
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable
refractive index
n
bp
52-54 °C (lit.)
mp
−80 °C (lit.)
density
0.921 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
application(s)
agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
format
neat
SMILES string
CCOC=O
InChI
1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-5-3-4/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChI key
WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Ethyl formate belongs to the group of ethyl esters, which can be synthesized via the reaction between formic acid and ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid, under thermal conditions.
Application
Ethyl formate may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in fruits, bread pre-ferment brew, alcoholic beverages, smog and gasoline samples by gas chromatography (GC) based techniques.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Other Notes
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Danger
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
存储类别
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
-4.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
-20 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

