Ethyl formate, 98%

Name: Ethyl formate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010296

About Ethyl formate, 98%

Ethyl formate (CAS 109-94-4) is an ether building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade with a typical assay of 98%. The compound has the formula C3H6O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Alternative names: Formic acid ethyl ester and Ethyl methanoate.

In its supplied form it is a clear colourless liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span food and flavour applications, cosmetics and personal care and solvent and extraction work. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L and 180 kg packs, Ethyl formate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Cosmetics & personal care
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl formate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010296
CAS Number	109-94-4
IUPAC name	ethyl formate
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29151290
InChIKey	WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC=O
PubChem CID	8025

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1190
Synonyms	Formic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl methanoate, Areginal, Formic acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl formic ester, Formic ether, Mrowczan etylu, Carboxylic acid oxaethane, Ethyle (formiate d'), Etile (formiato di), Ethyl ester of formic acid, Ethylester kyseliny mravenci

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May 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

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl formate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl formate, 98% is 109-94-4. It is also known as Formic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl methanoate, Areginal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl formate, 98%?

Ethyl formate, 98% has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl formate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl formate, 98% can I order?

We supply Ethyl formate, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 180 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl formate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl formate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl formate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl formate, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1190), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.