DESCRIPTION
Other name: Ethyl methanoate, Formic acid ethyl ester.
Appearance: Transparent clear liquid
General characteristic: Ethyl formate is an ester formed when ethanol (an alcohol) reacts with formic acid (a carboxylic acid). It is also known as ethyl methanoate because formic acid is also known as methanoic acid. Ethyl formate has the characteristic smell of rum and is also partially responsible for the flavor of raspberries.[3] It occurs naturally in the body of ants and in the stingers of bees.
Molecular formula: C3H6O2
Molecular weight: 74.08
CAS No.: 109-94-4
EINECS No.: 203-721-0
SPECIFICATION
Test Item
Specification
Results
Purity
≥99%
99.47%
Density(20°C)
0.917-0.921
0.92
APHA
≤10
<10
Nonvolatile matter
≤0.02%
<0.02%
Free acid
≤0.15%
<0.15%
PH
4.6-4.8
4.7
Moisture
≤0.3%
0.02%
APPLICATION
Ethyl Formate is used as the solvent of nitryl fibrin and cellulose acetate, the intermediate of Urea pyridine, Cytosine, Thymine in medicine, the germicide of tobacco, grain, broomcorn, also in food, tobacco, and essence and so on.
PACKAGE
25L,30L, 180kg net plastic drums, etc.
STORAGE
Kept in a light-proof, well-closed, dry and cool place, and away from oxidant.
