ETHYL ACETATE
ETHYL ACETATE AR/ACS
Short Name: ETHYL ACETATE
Synonym: EtOAc ; Acetic acid ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl acetic ester; Ethyl ethanoate; Vinegar naphtha
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2038
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
141-78-6
HS Code
2915.3100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Fruity odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-83 °C
Decomposition point [°C]
426°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-4°C
Boiling point [°C]
77°C
Evaporation rate
6
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
76 @ 20C
Vapour density
3
Density [g/cm3]
0.902
Solubility in water [% weight]
1 ml/10ml water @ 25C
Explosion limits -upper [%]
11.50%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
2%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear Colourless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.5%
Boiling range
76 - 78 °C
APHA colour
Max 10
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.901 - 0.904 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.372 - 1.373
Water (by KF)
Max 0.05%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.0008 meq/gm
Non volatile matter
Max 0.001%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.00005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.00005%
Organic impurities
Passes test
Substance darkened by H2SO4
Passes test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1173
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338