ETHYL FORMATE
ETHYL FORMATE For Synthesis
Short Name: ETHYL FORMATE
Synonym: Formic acid ethyl ester
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101114
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
109-94-4
HS Code
2915.1290
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Colourless to Light yellow
Odour
Pleasant aromatic odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-80 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
455°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-19 °C
Boiling point [°C]
52 - 54 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
54 °C
Final boiling point [°C]
54 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
261.2 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
2.56
Density [g/cm3]
0.917
Solubility in water [% weight]
9 g. / 100 ml water @ 18 C
Explosion limits -upper [%]
16%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
2.80%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Assay
Min 98%
Ethanol (C2H5OH)
Max 2%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.919 - 0.921
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.3597
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1190
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H302-H319-H332-H335
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338