Description
Ethyl formate, ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym(s):
Ethyl methanoate, Formic acid ethyl ester
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.:
339
MDL number:
MFCD00003294
eCl@ss:
39022251
PubChem Substance ID:
24901076
Flavis number:
9.072
PROPERTIES
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
400
grade
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Agency
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
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
≥97%
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
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.[1]
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
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves