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Ethyl Acetate ACS
ACS
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Ethyl Acetate ACS
- Alliance Code
- ethyl-acetate-acs
- Grade
- ACS
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 141-78-6PubChem
- Formula
- C4H8O2PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 88.11PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (CH3COOC2H5) | Min. 99.5% | 99.9% | Gas chromatography | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Acetone | 0.005% | 0.0005% | G.C. | Supplier specification |
| Titrable acid | 0.0009 meq/g max | 0.0002 meq/g | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Acetaldehyde | 0.005% | 0.001% | G.C. | Supplier specification |
| Ethanol | 0.1% | 0.015% | G.C. | Supplier specification |
| Identity | IR passes test | Passes test | IR | Supplier specification |
| Methanol | 0.02% | 0.002% | G.C. | Supplier specification |
| Methyl acetate | 0.02% | 0.005% | G.C. | Supplier specification |
| Residue After Evaporation | 0.003% max | 0.0003% | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Substances darkened by sulfuric acid | To pass test | Passes test | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Water (H2O) | 0.2% max | 0.02% | Karl Fischer | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade ACS | — | — | current | current |
| Reagent | — | — | ethyl-acetate | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | 10 max | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Odor | CHARACTERISTIC ETHER-LIKE ODOR REMINISCENT OF PINEAPPLE. | Published reference |
| Density | 0.901-0.902 | Supplier specification |
| Boiling Point | 76-78°C | Supplier specification |
| Melting Point | -118.5 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | 24 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | 73 mmHg at 68 °F ; 100 mmHg at 81 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Refractive Index (nD 20) | 1.36860 - 1.37360 | Supplier specification |
Polar solvent — purity vs. intended end-use (electronics, pharma, general industrial) is the dominant grade consideration. See application guidance for grade selection.
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorinated polyethylene (fluorinated poly bottle) | Compatible | Ethyl acetate as packaged by the manufacturer, ACS assay by GC min 99.5% | mgscientific.com |
| Polyethylene (poly pail with Rieke spout) | Compatible | Ethyl acetate as packaged by the manufacturer, ACS assay by GC min 99.5% | mgscientific.com |
| Metal drum (alloy not specified by the source) | Compatible | Ethyl acetate as packaged by the manufacturer, ACS assay by GC min 99.5% | mgscientific.com |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 13 of 13 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Fair | 60 | Acceptable for alcohols; poor for ketones. |
EPDM elastomer | Fair | — | Good for alcohols, poor for esters |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Fair | 80 | Swells in acetone and esters; avoid for those. |
FFKM (Kalrez) fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Premium ester / ketone sealing |
PTFE fluoropolymer | Excellent | 200 | Universal solvent compatibility. |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert. |
Glass (borosilicate) glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Inert |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Excellent | 80 | Inert; preferred for high-purity solvent service. |
Aluminium metal | Good | 40 | Acceptable; avoid prolonged wet contact |
Carbon Steel metal | Fair | 50 | Trace moisture causes rust; flash-rust prevention required. |
HDPE thermoplastic | Fair | 40 | Swells with many polar solvents; verify per solvent. |
PP thermoplastic | Good | 50 | Acceptable but watch swelling with esters |
PVC thermoplastic | Fair | 25 | Esters soften PVC; avoid for esters |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN117349 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Ethyl acetateAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H225, H319, H336, EUH066ECHA CLP Annex VI
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P337+P313, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501ECHA CLP Annex VI
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 400 ppm TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- 400 ppm TWANIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 2000 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Ethyl Acetate ACS. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270989 | ACS Reagent | 99.5% | Exact | ACS Reagent ≥99.5% |
Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Applications
- Used as a solventlaballey.com
- Used as a diluent, and present in glues, nail polish removers and similar consumer productslabdepotinc.com
- Laboratory use for column chromatography and extractionslabdepotinc.com
- Analytical reagent quality intended for analysisitwreagents.com
- Suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications (ACS grade material only)laballey.com
- Research applications and biological drug substances / dosage formslaballey.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Storage away from direct light.itwreagents.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use chemical-resistant gloves and splash goggles. Bond and ground during transfer to prevent static accumulation. Eliminate ignition sources within vapor envelope.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, isocyanates, anhydrides. Hygroscopic — protect from atmospheric moisture for water-sensitive end uses.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1173, Ethyl acetate, 3, PG II
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
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| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-06-18 | Canonical data re-verified: 3 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.