Chemical Overview
Ethyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a fruity odor.. Common uses include solvent; Dispersing agent; Chain transfer agent; Other; Binder; Wrinkle resisting agent; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Fuel; Cleaning agent; Fragrance; Diluent; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Sealant (barrier); Intermediate; Pigment; Adhesion/cohesion promoter Pigment; Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Fragrance; Sealant (barrier); Filler; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Solubility enhancer.
Chemical Identity
CAS No.: 141-78-6
Molecular formula: C4H8O2
Molecular weight: 88.11
IUPAC name: ethyl acetate
PubChem CID: 8857
Physical Properties
Appearance / physical description: Ethyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a fruity odor..
Density: 0.902 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) – Less dense than water; will float; CID-962.
Melting point: 118.5 °F (NTP, 1992).
Boiling point: 171 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992).
Common Uses
Solvent; Dispersing agent; Chain transfer agent; Other; Binder; Wrinkle resisting agent; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Fuel; Cleaning agent; Fragrance; Diluent; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Sealant (barrier); Intermediate; Pigment; Adhesion/cohesion promoter Pigment; Adhesion/cohesion promoter; Fragrance; Sealant (barrier); Filler; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Solubility enhancer.
Safety and Handling
Hazards: Pictogram(s): Flammable; Irritant Signal: Danger; GHSDanger GHS Hazard Statements: H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor ; GHSDanger; H319: Causes serious eye irritation ; GHSWarning; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242.
Storage: Fireproof..
Structure References
InChIKey: XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Supply Note
Final commercial grade, assay, packing, MOQ, price, stock, country availability and SDS/COA documents are confirmed by ALKEMIST at quotation stage.