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Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate is the organic compound with the formula CH3COOCH2CH3. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell like certain glues or nail polish removers, in which it is used.
| Classification |
Ester |
| Synonyms |
Acetic acid, Ethyl-ester, Acetic Ether, Acetoxyethane |
| Molecular Formula |
C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight |
88 |
| Shipping Name |
Ethyl Acetate |
| Codes / Label |
Flammable Liquid, Class 3 |
| Hazardous Waste ID No |
5 |
| UN No |
1173 |
Specifications
| Appearance |
Clear, Colourless |
| Odour |
Characteristic |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in alcohol and acetone |
| Relative density at 27°C/27°C |
0.895 - 0.898 |
| Residue on Evaporation wt.% (max.) |
0.01 |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) wt.% (max.) |
0.01 |
| Ester content (as ethyl acetate) wt.% by GLC (min) |
99.8 |
| Distillation Range |
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| a) Initial boiling point at 760 mm Hg (min), °C |
76 |
| b) Dry Point at 760 mm Hg. (max), °C |
78.5 |
| Water content wt.% (max) |
0.05 |
Applications:
- Printing Inks
- Paints and Coatings
- Laminates
- Flexible Packaging's
- Aluminium Foil
- Pesticides
- Pharmaceuticals
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