Description
EtOAc ,Acetic acid ethyl ester; Acetic ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl acetic ester; Ethyl ethanoate; Vinegar naphtha
| CAS | 141-78-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| 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% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear Colourless liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 99.5% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 0.899 – 0.902 g | Refractive Index (20°C; 589 Nm) | 1.370 – 1.373 |
| Appearance of Solution | Passes test | Acidic Substances | Conforms |
| Acidity | Confirms | Methyl Compounds (Gc) | Confirms |
| Related Substances (Gc) | Confirms | Readily Carbonisable Substance | Confirms |
| Water (By Kf) | Max 0.1% | Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.003% |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1173 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H225-H319-H336 |
| Precaution Statement | P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















