Product name Ethyl acetate
Synonyms Ethyl acetic ester, Acetidin
CAS No. 141-78-6
EINECS 205-500-4
M.F. C4H8O2
M.W. 88.11Properties
Transparent liquid, without suspended impurities. Slight soluble in water, soluble in most alcohols, ketones, ethers, etc.
-Odor: Fragrant-Density: 0.947 g/cm3
-Melting Point: -83.6℃
-Boiling Point: 77.2 ℃under normal atmosphere
-Flashing Point: -4℃
-Solubility in water: miscible
-Refractive index: 1.371~1.373 at 20℃
-Vapour pressure: 0.583mmHg at 25℃
-FEMA: 2414
Specification
Appearance Colorless transparent liquid
Assay ≥99.80%
Ethanol ≤0.05%
Water ≤0.04%Acidity ≤0.003%
Color (Hazan) ≤10
Density((β20) 0.897~0.902g/cm3
Nonvolatile Matter ≤0.001%
Application
1) Ethyl acetate is a kind of most widely applied alphatic ester and fast volatile solvent. It has good solubility and can be used as solvent in coating, lacquer, printing ink, adhesive, leatheroid, nitrocellulose, etc.
2) It is applied to prepare perfumes, acting as headspace volatile to dispatch fresh fruity. It has mellow effect while using in perfume. It is an edible spice stipulated in GB 2760, applying to supply fragrance,make grains or spills of spices, and cooperate vinegar brewage. It can also be applied to wine spirits.
3) Ethyl acetate can also be used to synthesize some intermediates of dyestuffs and medicines. It can be used as extractant for special modified alcohol, pharmaceutical processes and organic acids.
4) In electronics industry, ethyl acetate is used as degreaser during cleaning process. In textile industry, it is used as detergent.
Packing
180kgs/steel drumx80drums=14.4tons/1x20' FCL
20 MT/ISO TANK
Storage
Keep away from the fire and heat. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Ethyl acetate is classified as Dangerous Good for tansport (UN 1173, Class 3, Packing group II )