Ethyl formate
ALDRICH/W243418 - ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Ethyl methanoate; Formic acid ethyl ester
CAS Number: 109-94-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
EC Number: 203-721-0
MDL Number: MFCD00003294
Linear Formula: HCOOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
autoignition temp. | 851 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.921 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 16 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-5-3-4/h3H, |
InChI key | WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −80 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | ethereal; rum; wine-like |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 184.1295 | |
SMILES string | CCOC=O |
vapor density | 2.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 15.16 psi ( 55 °C) |
3.79 psi ( 20 °C) |
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. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in composite drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 - H302 + H332 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P301 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
Risk Statements | 11-20/22-36/37 |
Safety Statements | 9-16-24-26-33 |
RIDADR | UN1190 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethyl formate |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | -4.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | -20 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
mp | −80 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.921 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2434 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |