StabilityStable. Incompatible with various plastics, strong oxidizing agents. Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures explosive. May be moisture sensitive.
AppearanceAPHA: ≤10 ETHYL ACETATE
Refractive Index1.371-1.374
Product Info
Ethyl acetate can be used as the solvent for nitrocellulose, varnish, coating, printing ink, artificial fiber, artificial leather, asphalt felt and other products. It can also be used as the adhesive agent for artificial pearl and the extracting agent in pharmaceutical and organic acid industry.
Ethyl Acetate is an organic ester compound with a molecular formula of C4H8O2 (commonly abbreviated as EtOAc or EA), appears as a colorless liquid. It is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters), which make it a common solvent for cleaning, paint removal and coatings.
Ethyl acetate is found in alcoholic beverages, cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits etc. It has a fruity characteristic odor that is commonly recognized in glues, nail polish remover, decaffeinating tea and coffee, and cigarettes. Due to its agreeable aroma and low cost, this chemical is commonly used and manufactured in large scale in the world, as over 1 million tons annually.