Ethyl formate is an ester formed when ethanol (an alcohol) reacts with formic acid (a carboxylic acid). Ethyl formate has the characteristic smell of rum and is also partially responsible for the flavor of raspberries. It occurs naturally in the body of ants and in the stingers of bees.
Product Name | Ethyl Formate |
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CAS No. | 109-94-4 |
UN N0. | 1190 |
Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
Molecular Weight | 74.08 |
Grade | For Synthesis |
Uses
Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, as an intermediate for uracil, cytosine, and thymine in medicine, as a fungicide in tobacco, cereals, and sorghum, as well as food and tobacco Flavor and other varieties.
Physical Properties
Physical state | Liquid |
Color | Clear Colorless |
Odour | Pleasant aromatic odor |
Density (g/cm³) | 0.917 |
Melting point/Freezing Point | -80℃ |
Boiling Point | 52-54℃ |
Flash Point | -19℃ |
Purity | ≥99% |
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