Description
Ethyl formate, 1KG
natural, ≥95%, FG
Synonym(s):
Formic acid ethyl ester
Linear Formula:
HCOOC2H5
CAS Number:
109-94-4
Molecular Weight:
74.08
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400,
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency/Method
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.)
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
Featured Industry
Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
ethereal; rum; wine-like
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
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.