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General Purpose Solvents

ETHYL ACETATE GC Reference Standard

RA003792 CAS 141-78-6

Identity

Product code
RA003792
CAS number
141-78-6
Molecular formula
C4H8O2
Molecular weight
88.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 76 —
Vapour density 3 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.902 g/cm3 g/cm3
Explosion limits - upper [%] 11.50 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Fruity odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -83 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 426 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -4 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 77 °C °C
Evaporation rate 6 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.372 - 1.373 — —
Traceablility Traceable to USP Reference standard — —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification Conforms to structure — IR
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes test — —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Water Max 0.05 % % KF

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
20 mL RA003792-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003792-PK-100ML