Ethyl formate
فورمات الإيثيل · Etilformiat · Етилформиат · Ameisensäureethylester · Μεθανικός αιθυλεστέρας · Formiato de etilo · اتیل فرمات · Formiate d'éthyle · इथाइल फोर्मेट · Etil format · ギ酸エチル · 포름산 에틸
| CAS | 109-94-4 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-721-0 |
| UN | 1190 |
| Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molar mass | 74.08 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.7 % vol |
| UEL | 16.5 % vol |
| Flash point | -20 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 440 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.56 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H302, H319, H332, H335 |
Ethyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with ethanol. It has a role as a fumigant and a plant metabolite. Ethyl formate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point -4 °F. Less dense than water.