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Ethyl acetate, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
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
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
RUO – Research Use Only
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