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Specifications
- CAS No.
- 141-78-6
- Molecular formula
- CH3COOCH2CH3
- Molecular weight
- 88.11
- Melting point
- -83.6°C
- Boiling point
- 77.1°C
Product overview
Ethyl acetate (EA) is the organic compound with the formula CH3COOCH2CH3. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee. It is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid, manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent.
Key features
- Excellent solvency power for many organic compounds
- Rapid evaporation rate - fast drying
- Low toxicity and relatively safe for food contact applications
- Pleasant fruity odor - less offensive than other solvents
- Slightly soluble in water (~8.3 g/L at 20°C)
- Miscible with most organic solvents
- Moderate boiling point makes it easy to recover
- Compatible with a wide range of polymers and resins.
Applications
- Coatings and paints
- solvent for lacquers, varnishes, and enamels
- Adhesives
- solvent for contact cement and white glue
- Printing inks
- solvent for flexographic and gravure inks
- Pharmaceutical industry
- extraction solvent, reaction medium
- Food industry
- flavoring agent, decaffeination of coffee and tea
- Cosmetics
- nail polish remover, perfume solvent
- Electronics
- cleaning solvent for circuit boards
- Chemical synthesis
- intermediate for various organic compounds
- Textile industry
- cleaning and finishing agent.
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