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Ethyl acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ethyl acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Acetic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl ethanoate;EA |
| Chinese name | 乙酸乙酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 醋酸乙酯;乙酸乙基酯;EA |
| Chemical category | Ester Solvents |
| CAS No. | 141-78-6 |
| EINECS No. | 205-500-4 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 88.11 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; ethanol ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with fruity odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Coating solvent, ink solvent, adhesive solvent, pharmaceutical extractant, food flavor