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Ethyl acetate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

EtOAc

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.11
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506104
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3 (20 °C, vs air)

vapor pressure

73 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

801 °F

expl. lim.

2.2-11.5 %, 38 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.3720 (lit.)

bp

76.5-77.5 °C (lit.)

mp

−84 °C (lit.)

density

0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl acetate, a volatile ester, is frequently employed in microbiology as a solvent and extraction agent. In the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, it is particularly useful in processes where a non-polar solvent is needed to extract bioactive compounds or for purification steps. Ethyl acetate is valued for its relatively low toxicity and efficient solvent properties, contributing to the formulation of biologic products while maintaining quality and compliance with regulatory standards.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ethyl acetate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pha
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

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Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

24.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-4 °C - closed cup


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