Home › Chemicals › Ethyl Formate CAS 109-94-4: Ethyl Formate (C3H6O2) Identity CAS Number 109-94-4 Molecular Formula C3H6O2 IUPAC Name ethyl formate Molecular Weight 74.08 g/mol SMILES CCOC=OSynonyms ethyl methanoate, formic acid ethyl ester, ethyl formate
2D Structure
Physical Properties Density 0.917 g/mL at 25°C Boiling Point 54.0°C Melting Point -80.0°C Flash Point -20.0°C Vapor Pressure 26.0 kPa at 20°C Refractive Index nD = 1.36 Dielectric Constant ε = 8.0
Safety & GHS Classification Flammable Irritant
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor H319: Causes serious eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation Storage: Store in cool, well-ventilated area. Extremely flammable — keep away from all ignition sources. Ground/bond containers. Use explosion-proof refrigeration if stored below flash point.
Material Compatibility Matrix Plastics Material Rating PTFE Excellent PVC Fair PE Good PP Good PEEK Excellent PVDF Good
Rubbers Material Rating Viton Good NBR Good EPDM Excellent Silicone Good FKM Good
Metals Material Rating Stainless 316 Excellent Aluminum Excellent Copper Excellent Brass Excellent
Applications Fumigant for dried fruits and tobacco Flavor and fragrance ingredient (rum flavor) Solvent for cellulose nitrate and oils Laboratory reagent Fungicide for grain storage Plasticizer intermediate External References: PubChem
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