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: 500 mL
• 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

Product Identifier

• Ethyl acetate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only