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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl formate

natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

Formic acid ethyl ester

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Linear Formula:
HCOOC2H5
CAS Number:
109-94-4
Molecular Weight:
74.08
FEMA Number:
2434
Beilstein:
906769
EC Number:
203-721-0
Council of Europe no.:
339c
MDL number:
MFCD00003294
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901077
Flavis number:
9.072
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 184.1295

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

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

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

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General description

Ethyl formate is a flavoring agent with a rum-like odor. It has been known to act as a fumigant against insect pests in stored foods.

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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