W243499

Ethyl formate

natural, ≥95%, FG

• Synonym(s): Formic acid ethyl ester
• Linear Formula: HCOOC₂H₅
• CAS Number: 109-94-4
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• FEMA Number: 2434
• Beilstein: 906769
• MDL number: MFCD00003294
• Flavis number: 09.072

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 300
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU 1334/2008 & 178/2002; EU Regulation 1223/2009; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 2.5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 15.16 psi ( 55 °C); 3.79 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥95%
• autoignition temp.: 851 °F
• expl. lim.: 16 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.359 (lit.)
• bp: 52-54 °C (lit.)
• mp: −80 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.921 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: ethereal; rum; wine-like
• SMILES string: CCOC=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-5-3-4/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H302 + H332,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): -4.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -20 °C - closed cup