CAS NO. | 141-78-6 |
EC Index NO. | 607-022-00-5 |
EC NO. | 205-500-4 |
M. F. | C₄H₈O₂ |
Chemical Formula | CH₃COOC₂H₅ |
M.W. | 88.11 g/mol |
HS Code | 2915 31 00 |
Application | |
Application | 1.Ethyl acetate is a kind of most widely applied alphatic ester and fast volatile solvent. It has good solubility and can be used as solvent in coating, lacquer, printing ink, adhesive, leatheroid, nitrocellulose, etc. 2.It is applied to prepare perfumes, acting as headspace volatile to dispatch fresh fruity. It has mellow effect while using in perfume. It is an edible spice stipulated in GB 2760, applying to supply fragrance, make grains or spills of spices, and cooperate vinegar brewage. It can also be applied to wine spirits. 3.Ethyl acetate can also be used to synthesize some intermediates of dyestuffs and medicines. It can be used as extractant for special modified alcohol, pharmaceutical processes and organic acids. 4.In electronics industry, ethyl acetate is used as degreaser during cleaning process. In textile industry, it is used as detergent. |
Biophysical-chemical information | |
Boiling Point | 77 °C (1013 hPa) |
Density | 0.90 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
Explosion Limits | 2.1 - 11.5 %(V) |
Flash Point | -4 °C |
Fire Point | 460 °C |
Melting Point | -83 °C |
Steam Pressure | 97 hPa (20 °C) |
Solubility | 85.3 g/l |