Ethyl Acetate-EAC

Product Name: Ethyl Acetate

CAS No.141-78-6

Chemical Name: Ethyl acetate

SynonymsETOH;EtOAc;Etile;SPIRIT;Ethyle;ALCOHOL;Vinasse;Acetidin;ai3-00404;FEMA 2414

CBNumber: CB7255315

Molecular Formula: C4H8O2

Formula Weight: 88.11

UN1173 Ethyl acetate, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.

Ethyl Acetate (systematically, ethyl ethanoate, commonly abbreviated EtOAc or EA) is the organic compound with the formula CH3COOCH2CH3. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell (similar to pear drops) and is used in glues, nail polish removers, decaffeinating tea and coffee, and cigarettes (see list of additives in cigarettes). Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid; it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent

Uses

Pharmaceutic aid (flavor); artificial fruit essences; solvent for nitrocellulose, varnishes, lacquers, and aeroplane dopes; manufacture of smokeless powder, artificial leather, photographic films and plates, artificial silk, perfumes; cleaning textiles, etc.

Storage

Ethyl acetate should be stored in an airtight container, protected from light and at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Ethyl acetate is slowly decomposed by moisture and becomes acidic; the material can absorb up to 3.3% w/w water.