Description

Ethyl acetate (systematically ethyl ethanoate, commonly abbreviated EtOAc, ETAC or EA) is the organic compound with the formula CH 3–COO–CH2–CH3, simplified to C4H8O2. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell and is used in glues, nail polish removers, decaffeinating tea and coffee. Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid; it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent. Specification: Molecular formula : C4H8O2 Molar mass : 88 g/mol Appearance : Colorless Liquid Density : 0.897 g/cm3, liquid at 27 deg. C Melting point : -83.6 deg.C Boiling point : 77.0 deg.C Solubility in water : 8.3 g/100 mL (20 deg.C) Solubility in ethanol, acetone, Diethyl ether, benzene : Miscible Refractive index (nD) : 13720 Viscosity : 0.426 cp at 25 deg.C Applications: • Printing Inks. • Paints and Coatings. • Laminates.