Ethyl acetate
SIGALD/319902 - ACS reagent, ≥99.5%
Synonym: EtOAc
CAS Number: 141-78-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.11
EC Number: 205-500-4
MDL Number: MFCD00009171
Linear Formula: CH3COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | suitable for EPA ACB B21-02 |
| suitable for EPA ACB B23-05b | |
| assay | ≥99.5% |
| autoignition temp. | 801 °F |
| bp | 76.5-77.5 °C (lit.) |
| color | APHA: ≤10 |
| density | 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| dilution | (for analytical testing) |
| evapn. residue | ≤0.0030% |
| expl. lim. | 2.2-11.5 %, 38 °F |
| form | liquid |
| format | neat |
| grade | ACS reagent |
| impurities | H2SO4, passes test (darkened) |
| ≤0.0009 meq/g Titr. acid | |
| ≤0.200% water | |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3 |
| InChI key | XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −84 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCOC(C)=O |
| vapor density | 3 (20 °C, vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 73 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: | Ethyl acetate (ACS grade) can be used as a solvent in the synthesis of 6-O-acetyl glycosides via selective acetylation of carbohydrates in the presence of a catalytic amount of sulfuric acid. 6-O-acetyl glycoside derivatives are applicable as precursors for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides. |
| General description: | Ethyl acetate ACS grade solvent meets or exceeds the high standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is ideal for most research needs and delivers replicable, publishable results. Ethyl acetate ACS grade solvent used in: • Routine chemical synthesis • Drying & purification • Critical labware cleaning |
| General description: | Our premium ACS solvents are ideal for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning. They meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ensuring high-quality results for your research needs. Premium ACS Solvents: Our solvents meet or exceed the stringent standards set by the American Chemical Society, ensuring high quality and reliability for your laboratory applications. Replicable and Publishable Results: Designed for consistency, our solvents deliver results that can be reliably reproduced, making them ideal for research that requires publication. Versatile Applications: Suitable for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning, our solvents cater to a wide range of research needs in the laboratory. |
| Packaging: | 1, 6×1, 2.5, 4, 4×4 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 18 L in steel drum |
| Packaging: | 200 L in Pure-Pac™ 2 |
| Packaging: | 200 L in steel drum |
| Packaging: | 4×4 L in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 500, 6×500 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 - H336 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-36-66-67 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-33 |
| RIDADR | UN1173 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethyl acetate |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 24.8 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | -4 °C |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH066 |
| Purity | ≥99.5% |
| bp | 76.5-77.5 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −84 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352108 |



