Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Acetate

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

Physical & Chemical Properties

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

Applications

  • Solvent for paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks
  • Decaffeination of coffee/tea; extraction of flavors/fragrances
  • Chromatography mobile phase and recrystallization solvent
  • Electronics & cleaning: circuit board cleaning, viscosity modification
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