Chemical Properties:
Package: Plastic drum or galvanized iron drum, 25kgs or 180kgs per drum or according to customer's requirement Storage: Store in a cool, dry, shade and well-ventilate place, away from fire and heat source, storage and transportation according to the regulation of inflammable dangerous goods. Shipping: Deliver to worldwide by air, by sea, by FedEx / DHL Express. Provide fast and reliable delivery. Shanghai Ruifu Chemical Co., Ltd. is the leading manufacturer and supplier of Ethyl Formate (CAS: 109-94-4) with high quality, commercial production. Ruifu Chemical can provide worldwide delivery, competitive price, small and bulk quantities available. Purchase Ethyl Formate, Please contact: alvin@ruifuchem.com| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless Transparent Liquid |
| Purity / Analysis Method | >99.0% (GC) |
| Refractive Index n20/D | 1.359~1.363 |
| Density (20℃) | 0.918~0.926 |
| Water by Karl Fischer | <0.10% |
| Nonvolatile Matter | ≤0.02% |
| Ethanol | <0.50% |
| Total Impurities | <1.00% (GC) |
| Acidity | <0.50% |
| pH | 4.6~4.8 |
| Colority (APHA) | <20 |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms to Structure |
| Test Standard | Enterprise Standard |
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| Chemical Name | Ethyl Formate |
| Synonyms | Formic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Methanoate; Methanoic Acid Ethyl Ester |
| CAS Number | 109-94-4 |
| Stock Status | In Stock, Production Capacity 500 Tons per Year |
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.08 |
| Melting Point | -80℃ |
| Boiling Point | 52.0~54.0℃(lit.) |
| Flash Point | -19℃(-2°F) |
| Sensitivity | Moisture Sensitive |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble in Water (Degree of Solubility in Water 105 g/l at 20℃) |
| Solubility (Miscible With) | Ether, Alcohol, Benzene, Acetone and Most Organic Solvents |
| COA & MSDS | Available |
| Fire Hazard | Highly Flammable Liquid！ |
| Brand | Ruifu Chemical |
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109-94-4 - Risk and Safety:
Risk Codes R11 - Highly Flammable R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. Safety Description S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. UN IDs UN 1190 3/PG 2 WGK Germany 1 RTECS LQ8400000 TSCA Yes HS Code 2915130000 Hazard Class 3 Packing Group II Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 4.29 g/kg (Smyth)
Application:
Ethyl Formate (CAS: 109-94-4) is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, used in medicine for uracil, cytosine, thymine intermediates used as chromatographic analysis of standard substances, solvents and fungicides, but also for the preparation of flavor, acetone substitutes GB 2760-96 is allowed to use the edible spices. It is mainly used for the preparation of rum, apricot, peach, pineapple, mixed fruit and the essence of the wine. occasionally used in daily chemical flavor for modification of flower flavor, mainly used in food flavor for fruit flavor such as cherry, apricot, peach, strawberry, Rubus, apple, pineapple, banana, plum, grapes, etc. It is often used in wine, such as langm, brandy, and white grape. ethyl formate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and the like, as well as bactericides, larvicides, and fumigants for foods, cigarettes, cereals, dried fruits, and the like. As a flavor, ethyl formate can be used to blend the aroma of peach, banana, apple, apricot, pineapple, Berry, etc., and can also be used as a flavor of butter, Brandy, sweet wine, and white wine. Ethyl Formate is also an intermediate in organic synthesis. For example, in the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the production of antitumor drugs fuxuedin and vitamin B1; Ethyl formate and acetone are condensed in sodium methoxide-xylene solution to obtain sodium acetyl vinyl alcohol, condensation with acetylglycine ester followed by cyclization with potassium thiocyanate yields ethyl 2-mercaptoimidazole-4-carboxylate. Ethyl Formate is used in the production of Houttuynia cordata, tongjingning, kangfulong, thiopyrimidine, thiazidine mustard, reserpine, total synthesis of scopolamine and other drugs. The solvent used for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate is often used as an intermediate such as uracil in medicine. used as a solvent for acetic acid or nitric acid fiber, and for flavor synthesis and pharmaceutical production organic solvent, organic synthesis, wine flavor. Raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry.Stability:
Stable. Extremely flammable. May form explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and wide explosive limits. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, nitrates.Health Hazard:
The irritant action of ethyl formate inthe eyes, nose, and mucous membranes ismilder than that of methyl formate. How ever it is more narcotic than the methylester. Cats exposed to 10,000 ppm died after90 minutes, after deep narcosis. A 4-hourexposure to 8000 ppm was lethal to rats.Inhalation of 5000 ppm for a short periodproduces eye and nasal irritation and salivation in rats. The toxic effects from ingestion include somnolence, narcosis, gastritis,and dyspnea. The oral LD50 values in various test animals range between 1000 and2000 mg/kg.Fire Hazard:
Highly flammable liquid. Vapor is heavier than air and may travel long distance to a source of ignition and flash back. A very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxilzers. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, spray, mist, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.Incompatibilities:
May form explosive mixture with air. Reacts violently with nitrates, strong oxidizers, strong alkalis, and strong acids. Decomposes slowly in water, forming ethyl alcohol and formic acid. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its vaporsWaste Disposal:
Spray into a furnace in admixture with a flammable solvent.