Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid. It is a colorless liquid which has a characteristic sweet smell (similar to pear drops) and is used widely as a solvent.
Ethyl acetate (141-78-6) also known as Ethyl ethanoate. it is use in Food Industry, Detergent and Soap Industry and Printed Circuit Board industry.
| Formula | C4H8O2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other Name | ETHYL ACETATE |
| Use as a processing solvent | Use as a processing solvent for the manufacture of other chemicals |
|---|---|
| Solvent in coatings | Used as a solvent in solvent based coatings, adhesives and inks used in industry and by professional workers. |
| Limited use as a solvent in coatings and adhesives used by consumers | |
| Use in Agrochemicals | As a carrier solvent for active ingredients |
| Use in Personal care products | Use in cosmetics by consumers where its function is as a carrier solvent for active ingredients |
| Characteristics | Result | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Description | A colorless, clear liquid | Clear, colorless liquid with characteristic odor |
| Relative Density (at 27/27C) | 0.896 | 0.894 to 0.898 |
| Residue on evaporation (at 100 + 2C) | 0.002% | Max. 0.01% w/w |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | 0.003% | Max. 0.01% w/w |
| Distillation Range | 76.4C to 77.4C | 76.0C to 78.5C |
| Water content (by KF) | 0.03% | Max. 0.10% w/w |
| Purity (by GC) | 99.90% | NLT 99.0% |
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