Ethyl Formate
- CAS Number
- 109-94-4
- HSN Code
- 29151290
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O2
- Catalogue Number
- AL2095
- Purity
- ≥ 97%
- Molecular Weight
- 74.08 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Ethyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with ethanol. It has a role as a fumigant and a plant metabolite.
Also known as Ethyl ester of formic acid.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2095
- CAS Number
- 109-94-4
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 74.08 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29151290
- Grade
- 97% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -80.5 °C; Boiling point: 54.5 °C @ 760 MM HG; Flash point: -20 °C; Density: 0.9168 @ 20 °C; Solubility: 9 % at 64 °F.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 1 Lt glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Ethyl Formate
- Catalogue No.
- AL2095
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 109-94-4
- EC Number
- 203-721-0
- Grade
- 97% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 607-028-00-1
- Chemical Formula
- C3H6O2
- HSN Code
- 29151290
- Synonyms
- Ethyl ester of formic acid
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Flavoring agent, fumigant reference compound
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 4; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 8025 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H332: Harmful if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Precautionary statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P330, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May form explosive peroxides upon prolonged storage.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Ethyl Formate
- CAS No.
- 109-94-4
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the respiratory tract.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapor is heavier than air and may travel long distance to a source of ignition and flash back.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours of low boiling point adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Fruity odor.
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -80.5 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 54.5 °C @ 760 MM HG
- Flash point
- -20 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 455 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- Vapor pressure = 245 mm Hg at 25 °C (calc from exper determined coefficients)
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.56 (AIR= 1)
- Density
- 0.9168 @ 20 °C
- Solubility
- 9 % at 64 °F
- Log Pow
- 0.23
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Lower: 2.5 vol%, Upper: 12.5 vol%
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- UNSTABLE.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 4.29 g/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1190
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1190
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1190
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1190
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1190
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Ethyl Formate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Ethyl Formate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Ethyl Formate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Ethyl Formate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Ethyl Formate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a flavoring ingredient in food science and as a grain-fumigant reference compound in agrochemical research.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00697
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 74.08 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | A clear colorless liquid | A clear colorless liquid |
| Assay (BY GC) | 98.0% | 98.69% |
| Ethanol (GC) | About 1.0% | 0.9% |
| d 20°/4°C | 0.919 - 0.921g | 0.9192g |
| Refractive index n20°/D | About 1.3597 |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% For Synthesis | ≥ 97% | m.p. -80.5 °C; b.p. 54.5 °C @ 760 MM HG | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | 9 % at 64 °F |
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