Ethyl formate
Synonym(s):Ethyl methanoate;Formic acid ethyl ester
- CAS NO.:109-94-4
- Empirical Formula: C3H6O2
- Molecular Weight: 74.08
- MDL number: MFCD00003294
- EINECS: 203-721-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-03-14 15:18:26
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What is Ethyl formate ?
Description
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.
Description
Ethyl formate is a simple aliphatic ester that is full of benefits and concerns. It’s a clear, slightly oily liquid with a pleasant, rumlike odor and the flavor of raspberries.
The ester occurs in many food substances, including fruits, coffee, tea, and grains. The synthetic product is often used as a flavoring agent in lemonade and artificial alcoholic beverages. It is used industrially as a solvent and as a fungicide and larvicide in processed foods such as dried fruits and cereals.
In its pure form, ethyl formate has several dangerous properties, as shown in the hazard information box (a new Molecule of the Week feature in 2018—Ed.).
In 2009, researchers at Cornell University and the University of Cologne detected?ethyl formate in outer space—specifically, in the Sagittarius B2 dust cloud at the center of the Milky Way. Four years later, scientists in Spain and France?confirmed its existence, this time in the Orion constellation. Discoveries of this and many other organic molecules in space give some researchers hope that extraterrestrial life can exist.
The Uses of Ethyl formate
Ethyl Formate is a flavoring agent that occurs naturally in some plant oils, fruits, and juices but does not occur naturally in the ani- mal kingdom. it is used in food at a maximum level, as served, of 0.05% in baked goods; 0.04% in chewing gum, hard candy, and soft candy; 0.02% in frozen dairy desserts; 0.03% in gelatins, puddings, and fillings; and 0.01% in all other food categories.
Ethyl formate is also used as a solvent for nitrocellulose; as fungicide and larvicide for tobacco, cereals, dried fruits, etc.; in organic synthesis.
What are the applications of Application
Ethyl formate is used widely in fragrance formulations
Properties of Ethyl formate
Melting point: | -80 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 52-54 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.921 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Flash point: | 7 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | Miscible with alcohol, benzene, and ether (Hawley, 1981) |
appearance | colorless liquid |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear |
Odor | Characteristic; pleasant aromatic. |
Water Solubility | 11 g/100 mL (18 ºC) |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
Safety information for Ethyl formate
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Ethyl formate
InChIKey | WBJINCZRORDGAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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