Ethyl acetate for GC
| Formula: | C4H8O2 |
| Chemical formula: | CH3COOC2H5 |
| Density: | 0.90 g/cm3 (20°C) |
| Molar mass: | 88.11 g/mol |
| CAS number: | 141-78-6 |
| EC index number: | 607-022-00-5 |
| HS code: | 29153100 |
| EC number: | 205-500-4 |
| Storage (temperature): | Without limitations. |
| SDS | available |
| RTECS: | AH5425000 |
| R phrase: | R 11-36-66-67 |
| S phrase: | S 9-16-26-33 |
| Odour: | fruit-like |
| Form: | liquid |
| Color: | colourless |
| Explosion limit: | 2.1 -11.5 Vol % |
| Ignition temperature: | 460 °C (DIN 51794) |
| Solubility in water: | 85.3 g/l (20 °C) |
| Solubility in ethanol: | soluble |
| Flash point: | -4 °C c.c., (DIN 51794) |
| Boiling point: | 77 °C |
| Melting point: | -83 °C |
| Vapour pressure: | 97 hPa (20 °C) |
| Viscosity dynamical: | 0.44 mPa*s (20 °C) |
| Saturation concentration | 336 g/m3 (20 °C) |
| Assay | ≥ | 99.8 | % |
| Description | Conforms | ||
| Solubility | Conforms | ||
| Specific gravity | ~ | 0.9 | g/cm3 |
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| color | ≤ | 10.0 | hazen |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ | 3.0 | g/cm3 |
| GC n decane to n tetradecane | ≤ | 3 | Pg/ml |
| GC chlorinated compounds | ≤ | 3.0 | Pg/ml |
| Suitable for residual analysis | Conforms | ||
| Water | ≤ | 0.02 | % |
Ethyl Acetate for GC is a high-purity, gas chromatography (GC)-grade organic solvent used in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories for chromatographic separations, sample preparation, and reagent dilution in trace-level analysis.
🏭⚗️ Production
Produced under strictly controlled conditions to achieve ultra-high purity with extremely low levels of water, non-volatile residue, and impurities that may interfere with chromatographic detection. Supplied in chemically resistant, tightly sealed amber containers to prevent evaporation, contamination, and degradation. Quality is verified according to GC-grade analytical standards.
🔬 Properties
A clear, colorless, volatile liquid with characteristic fruity odor. Highly pure and chemically stable under proper storage conditions. Exhibits excellent volatility and peak sharpness in GC applications. Flammable and miscible with many organic solvents while only partially soluble in water.
🧪 Applications
Used in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories for gas chromatography (GC) analysis, including sample dissolution, dilution, and standard preparation. Ensures minimal baseline interference and high analytical accuracy in trace-level quantification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds.
⚠️ Safety
Highly flammable and may cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Handle with gloves, goggles, and protective clothing in a well-ventilated area or fume hood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container, preferably in a flammable cabinet. Dispose of according to laboratory and environmental safety regulations.
