CAS Number: 141‑78‑6
Synonyms: Ethyl acetate; Ethyl ethanoate; EtOAc; Acetic acid ethyl ester
Chemical Formula:C₄H₈O₂
Product Introduction
A colorless, flammable liquid with a pleasant fruity (pear/apple) odor. Ethyl acetate is a versatile, low-toxicity organic solvent widely used in paints, coatings, nail polish removers, adhesives, decaffeination, and extraction processes
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, pear/apple aroma |
| Density @ 25 °C | 0.894–0.902 g/mL |
| Melting Point | –84 °C |
| Boiling Point | 77–77.5 °C |
| Flash Point (CC) | –4 to 26 °C (varies with purity) |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C | ~73 mm Hg |
| Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) | ~1.372–1.373 |
| Solubility in Water | ~8 g/100 mL @ 20 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 g/mol |
| Vapor Density | ~3 × air |
| Dipole Moment | 1.88 D |