Ethyl Acetate – High Purity Solvent

🧪 CAS Number: 141-78-6

🌟 Product Description

Ethyl acetate is a colorless, volatile organic solvent with a pleasant fruity odor. It is widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and flavor formulations due to its excellent solvency and relatively low toxicity.

🏭 Applications

Solvent in paints, coatings, and inks

Carrier solvent in adhesive production

Flavor carrier in food industry

Extraction solvent in laboratories

Auxiliary solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless, volatile liquid

Odor: Fruity, pleasant smell

Molecular Formula: C4H8O2

Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mol

Boiling Point: ~77 °C

Density (20 °C): ~0.90 g/cm³

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Flammable; keep away from heat and open flames. Avoid inhalation of vapors.

🔑 Keywords

ethyl acetate, CAS 141-78-6, organic solvent, coatings industry, adhesive solvent, flavor carrier

📛 Other Names

Acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl ethanoate