TIANFU-CHEM - Ethyl formate CAS NO.109-94-4

ethyl formate basic information

product name: ethyl formate

synonyms: fema 2434;formic acid ethyl ester;formic ether;ethyl methanoate;ethyl formate;aethylformiat;areginal;ethyl ester of formic acid

cas: 109-94-4

mf: c3h6o2

mw: 74.08

einecs: 203-721-0

product categories: organics;analytical chemistry;solvents for hplc & spectrophotometry;solvents for spectrophotometry;organic synthesis

mol file: 109-94-4.mol

ethyl formate structure

ethyl formate chemical properties

melting point −80 °c(lit.)

boiling point 52-54 °c(lit.)

density 0.921 g/ml at 20 °c(lit.)

vapor density 2.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure 15.16 psi ( 55 °c)

fema 2434

refractive index n20/d 1.359(lit.)

fp 7 °f

storage temp. flammables area

form liquid

color clear

explosive limit 16%

water solubility 11 g/100 ml (18 ºc)

sensitive moisture sensitive

merck 14,3807

brn 906769

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.

cas database reference 109-94-4(cas database reference)

nist chemistry reference formic acid, ethyl ester(109-94-4)

epa substance registry system formic acid, ethyl ester(109-94-4)

safety information

hazard codes f,xn

risk statements 11-20/22-36/37

safety statements 9-16-24-26-33

ridadr un 1190 3/pg 2

wgk germany 1

rtecs lq8400000

tsca yes

hazardclass 3

packinggroup ii

hazardous substances data 109-94-4(hazardous substances data)

msds information

provider language

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alfa english

ethyl formate usage and synthesis

chemical properties colourless liquid with an aromatic odour

definition chebi: a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with ethanol.

general description a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. flash point -4°f. less dense than water. vapors heavier than air.

air & water reactions highly flammable. soluble in water. slowly decomposed by water to formic acid, a corrosive material and ethyl alcohol, another flammable liquid.

reactivity profile ethyl formate is an ester. esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. ethyl formate is incompatible with the following: nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids [note: decomposes slowly in water to form ethyl alcohol and formic acid.] .

health hazard inhalation of vapor causes slight irritation of the eyes and rapidly increasing irritation of the nose. high concentrations cause deep narcosis within a few minutes followed by death within a few hours. contact with liquid causes moderate irritation of eyes and mild irritation of skin. ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach; may cause deep narcosis and death if not treated.

fire hazard behavior in fire: vapor is heavier than air and may travel long distance to a source of ignition and flash back.

ethyl formate preparation products and raw materials

preparation products 2-aminopyrimidine-5-carbonitrile-->4-chloropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde-->4-methoxy-3-buten-2-one-->2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-amine-->methyl 3-amino-6-methylthiopheno[2,3-b]pyridine-2-carboxylate-->7-aminoisoquinoline-->6-methyl-1h-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-3-amine-->5-acetamidomethyl-4-amino-2-methyl pyrimidine-->2-amino-4-methyloxazole-->5-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine-->thiamine chloride-->amitraz metabolite hydrochloride-->tropic acid-->4-chloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-->methyl 3-amino-4-phenylthiophene-2-carboxylate-->3-cyano-6-methyl-2(1h)-pyridinone-->n-methylformamide-->3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-->7-nitro-3,4-dihydroisoquinoline-->2-amino-pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester-->4,5,6-triaminopyrimidine-->2-chloro-6-methyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile-->1h-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidin-7-amine-->ninhydrin hydrate-->4-methylpyrimidin-2-ol hydrochloride-->1-(phenylsulfonyl)-1h-indole-2-carbaldehyde-->a-(hydroxymethyl)benzenacetic acid methyl ester-->4-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine-->4-chloro-5-fluoropyrimidine-->1-methyl-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde-->5-n-propyluracil-->5-propyl-2-thiouracil-->4-hydroxy-2-methylpyrimidine-->4,5-dibromothiophene-2-carboxaldehyde-->7-bromoisoquinoline-->4-chloro-1-ethyl-3-methyl-1h-pyrazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester-->α-dimethoxymethyl-methoxypropionitrile-->epostane-->alpha,alpha-diphenyl-l-prolinol-->1,1-diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene

raw materials etanol-->formic acid-->calcium chloride-->aluminium chloride hexahydrate