Ethyl acetate
| Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Chemical formula | CH3COOC2H5 |
| Density | ~ 0.9 g/cm3 (20°C) |
| Molar mass | 88.11 g/mol |
| CAS number | 141-78-6 |
| HS Code | 29153100 |
| EC number | 607-022-00-5 |
| Storage | Without limitation |
| SDS | available |
| RTECS | AH5425000 |
| R phrase | R 11-36-66-67 |
| S phrase | S 16-26-33 |
| Odour | fruit like |
| Form | liquid |
| Color | colourless |
| Explosion limit | 2.1 to 11.5 vol % |
| Ignition temprature | 460°C |
| Solubility in water | 85.3 g/l (20°C) |
| Solubility in ethanol | soluble |
| Flash point | _4 °C |
| Melting point | ~-83.0 °C |
| Boiling point | 77.0°C |
| Vapur pressure | 97 hPa (20°C) |
| Viscosity dynamical | 0.44 mPa*s (20°C) |
| Saturation Concentration | 336 g/m3 (20°C) |
| Assay | ≥ | 99.5 | % |
| Appearance | Clear | ||
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| Colour | ≤ | 10 | Hazen |
| Titrable acid | ≤ | 0.00008 | meq/g |
| Density (d 20 °C /20 °C ) | ≤ | 0.901 – 0.904 | |
| Readily carbonizable substances | Conforms | ||
| Boiling range | ≤ | 76 – 78 | ° C |
| Ethanol (GC) | ≤ | 0.2 | % |
| Methanol (GC) | ≤ | 0.2 | % |
| Methyl acetate (GC) | ≤ | 0.2 | % |
| Aluminium | ≤ | 0.00005 | % |
| Boron | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Barium | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Calcium | ≤ | 0.00005 | % |
| Cadmium | ≤ | 0.000005 | % |
| Cobalt | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Chromium | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Copper | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Iron | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Magnesium | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Manganese | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Nickel | ≤ | 0.000002 | % |
| Lead | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Tin | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Zinc | ≤ | 0.00001 | % |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ | 0.001 | % |
| Water | ≤ | 0.1 | % |
Ethyl Acetate is a high-purity, pharmacopeial-grade organic solvent used in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories for extractions, chromatography, reagent preparation, and other chemical and biochemical applications.
🏭⚗️ Production
Produced under strictly controlled conditions to ensure high purity, minimal water content, and absence of impurities. Supplied in chemically resistant, tightly sealed containers to prevent evaporation, contamination, and degradation. Quality is verified according to pharmacopeial and analytical standards.
🔬 Properties
A clear, colorless, volatile liquid with characteristic fruity odor. Chemically stable under proper storage but highly flammable and reactive with strong oxidizers. Miscible with many organic solvents and partially soluble in water, making it suitable for diverse laboratory applications.
🧪 Applications
Used in pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories as a solvent for extractions, chromatography, and chemical syntheses. Ideal for experimental procedures requiring a moderately polar organic solvent with low water content.
⚠️ Safety
Highly flammable and may cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Handle with gloves, goggles, and protective clothing in a well-ventilated area or fume hood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container. Dispose of according to laboratory and environmental regulations.
