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Ethyl Acetate, Optima™ for HPLC and GC, Thermo Scientific™

Catalog No. E1964
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Quantity:
4 L
Packaging:
Amber Soda Lime Glass
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and pesticide residue analysis

  • Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
  • Tested to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis
  • Also meets ACS specifications
  • Intended for research use only

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

Specifications

Melting Point -83.5°C
Absorbance 0.015 AU max. at 270nm, 0.12 AU max. at 260nm, 1.00 AU max. at 255nm
Color Colorless
Assay Percent Range Assay: 99.9% min by GC
Linear Formula CH3COOC2H5
Formula Weight 88.11
Percent Purity ≥99.9%
Grade High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications
Density 0.902g/cm³
Boiling Point 75°C
Quantity 4 L
Identification Pass Test
Packaging Amber Soda Lime Glass
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.3680 to 1.3710 (at 25°C)
Residue after Evaporation 1ppm max.
Titratable Acid 0.0009mEq/g max.
Vapor Pressure 103mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.45 cP at 20°C
Water 0.02% max.
Chemical Name or Material Ethyl Acetate
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Hazard Statement DANGER!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause skin and respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:3
Instability:0
DOTInformation DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid
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