Ethyl Acetate:
Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid, it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent. It is colourless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell and is used in glues, nail polish removers, decaffeinating tea and coffee.
- Other Names
- Acetic ester, acetic ether, ethyl ester of acetic acid, ethyl ethanoate, acetic acid ethyl ester, acetoxyethane, acetic ether, acetidin
- Chemical Formula
- C4H8O2
- CAS No
- 141-78-6
- Molar Mass
- 88.10 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.9 % |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Colour (APHA) | 10 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 °C | 0.895 -0.90 |
| Water Content | 500 ppm - max |
| Acidity As Acetic Acid | 100 ppm - max |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 750 ppm - max |
Applications:
It is used in paints as an activator or hardener. Ethyl acetate is present in confectionery, perfumes and fruits.
It is used to clean circuit boards and in some nail varnish removers.
As a solvent in production of adhesives, fingernail polishes; extraction solvent in production of pharmaceuticals and foods; carrier solvent for herbicides; component of lacquer thinner.
In food flavouring agent, fragrance and solvent. In packaging , pesticides, pharmaceutical industries.
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