109-94-4 Ethyl formate

Name: Ethyl formate
Synonyms: Areginal;Ethyl methanoate;Methanoic acid ethyl ester;NSC 406578;NSC8828;Ethyl ester of formic acid;Ethylformiat;Formic acid, ethylester;
CAS Number:109-94-4
Molecular Formula:C₃H₆O₂
Molecular Weight:74.09
EINECS:203-721-0
Density:0.917
Boiling Point:54 ºC
Flash Point:-20 ºC
Safety Description:Moderately toxic by ingestion and subcutaneous routes. Mildly toxic by skin contact and inhalation. A powerful inhalation irritant in humans. A skin and eye irritant. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Highly flammable liquid. A very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, spray, mist, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS.

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For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Ethyl Formate S36.
liansport Information:UN 1190