| Identification | |
| Name: | Ethyl formate |
| Synonyms: | ethyl methanoate; Formic ether; |
| CAS: | 109-94-4 |
| EINECS: | 203-721-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 74.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H6O2/c1-2-5-3-4/h3H,2H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1190 |
| Density: | 0.917 |
| 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. |
| Refractive index: | 1.3582-1.3602 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water:11 g/100 mL (18 oC) |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS LIQUID |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Sensitive: | Moisture Sensitive |
| Color: | MOBILE LIQUID WATER-WHITE LIQ Colorless liquid. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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