Ethyl acetate, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethyl acetate is widely used as a solvent in cleaning of the circuit board. It is most suited for HPLC instruments and spectrophotometers including the UV-visible spectrophotometer, the IR spectrometer and the mass spectrometer. In addition, it can also be used as a solvent in column chromatography and solvent extraction. It is also used in glues, nail polish removers, decaffeinating tea and coffee and in cigarettes. It is present in confectioneries, perfumes and fruits.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 141-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.106
• MDL Number: MFCD00009171
• InChI Key: XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl ethanoate, acetoxyethane, acetic acid ethyl ester, acetic ether, ethyl acetic ester, vinegar naphtha, acetic acid, ethyl ester, ethylacetate, acetidin, acetic ester
• PubChem CID: 8857
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27750
• IUPAC Name: ethyl acetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C

• Melting Point: -84°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.902 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 77°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Flash Point: -3°C (26°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.372
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂CH₂CH₃
• UN Number: UN1173
• Beilstein: 506104
• Merck Index: 14,3757
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,acetone,diethyl ether and benzene.
• Formula Weight: 88.11
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H319-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H319-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL ACETATE
EINECSNumber	205-500-4
RTECSNumber	AH5425000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only