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China and Germany are the leading exporters of ethyl formate, accounting for a substantial share of global shipments, while the United States, India, and South Korea represent the largest importing markets. Ethyl formate prices have remained relatively stable amid consistent demand from pharmaceutical and flavor & fragrance sectors. Exports from China have expanded steadily since 2022, while U.S. imports have increased modestly year-on-year, reflecting sustained industrial uptake and limited domestic production capacity.
Ethyl formate is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic fruity odor. It is an organic ester, specifically the ethyl ester of formic acid, with a boiling point of 54 °C and a melting point of −80 °C. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in food products and as a solvent in coatings, inks, and cellulose ester applications. In chemical synthesis, it serves as a versatile C1 building block and acylating agent, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals such as formamides and heterocyclic compounds.
As flavor for lemonades and essences; for manufacture of artificial rum and arrack; also as a solvent for nitrocellulose; as fungicide and larvicide for tobacco, cereals, dried fruits, etc.; in organic synthesis.
Ethyl Formate occurs widely infruits. It is a liquid with a slightly pungent, fruity, ethereal odor and is used infruit flavors.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals - Food Additives. See more about what is Ethyl formate and Ethyl formate SDS information.
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