Ethyl Acetate CAS 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