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Ethyl acetate

It is an organic ester compound with a molecular formula of C4H8O2.

Ethyl Acetate is highly flammable and highly miscible with all common organic solvents (ketones, alcohols, esters, glycols) but only slightly miscibility in water.

It is a colourless liquid with a sweet fruity smell and commonly

CAS N°141-78-6

Typical Properties

Property Typical value
Appearance Clear & Colourless Liquid
Colour ALPHA, Max 10
Purity (as Ethyl acetate) %w/w, min. 99.8
Specific Gravity (27/27 °C) 0.895 – 0.898
Acidity (as Acetic acid) %w/w, max 0.01
Solubility Freely soluble in alcohol and acetone
Moisture Content %w/w, max 0.05
Ethanol Content %w/w, max 0.05

Applications:

It is used as a solvent for cleaning, paint removal, coatings , nail polish remover and glues.