Chemical Name:Ethyl acetate
CAS No.: 141-78-6
Molecular formula: C4H8O2
Molecular weight: 88.11
Related categories: chromatography solvents; industrial raw materials; organic chemicals; synthetic materials intermediates; organic esters; biochemical reagents; synthetic fragrances; daily necessities; spices and flavors;
Nature
Melting point | ?84 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 76.5-77.5 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Vapor density | 3 (20 °C, vs air) |
Vapor Pressure | 73 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Refractive index | n20/D 1.3720(lit.) |
FEMA | 2414 | ETHYL ACETATE |
Flash point | 26 °F |
Storage conditions | 2-8°C |
Solubility | Miscible with ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether and benzene. |
Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 16-18(at 25℃) |
form | Liquid |
colour | APHA: ≤10 |
Relative polarity | 0.228 |
Explosive limit | 2.2-11.5%, 38°F |
Water solubility | 80 g/L (20 oC) |
Merck | 14,3757 |
BRN | 506104 |
stability | Stable. Incompatible with various plastics, strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures explosive. May be moisture sensitive. |
InChIKey | XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS database | 141-78-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Chemical properties
A colorless, fruity, flammable liquid. It is miscible with various organic solvents such as ether, alcohol, halogenated hydrocarbon and aromatic hydrocarbon, and is slightly soluble in water.
Use
It is widely used in the production of inks, adhesives and artificial leathers. It is also an extractant for pharmaceuticals and organic acids. It is also used as a component of varnish and perfume. It can be used to dissolve nitrocellulose, ink, grease, etc. It can also be used in lacquer and artificial leather. , plastic products, dyes, drugs and spices, etc.; can be used in small amounts for the use of magnolia, ylang-ylang, sweet-scented osmanthus, rabbit ear flowers and toilet water, fruity flavors and other flavors to improve the fresh fruit flavor, especially for In the perfume essence, there is a round ripe effect. Suitable for cherry, peach, apricot, grape, strawberry, raspberry, banana, raw pear, pineapple, lemon, melon and other food flavors. Wine flavors such as brandy, whiskey, rum, rice wine, white wine, etc. are also used.