Ethyl Acetate – Reagent ACS, USP/NF
CAS# 141-78-6
Property
- Assay (by GC)
- Assay (NF)
- Identification (IR)
- Specific Gravity @ 25°C
- Specific Gravity @ 20 C
- Acidity (NF)
- Readily Oxidizable Substances
- Methyl Compounds
- Chromatographic Purity
- Ethanol
- Color
- Residue after Evaporation
- Water
- Titrable Acid
- Substances Darkened by Sulfuric Acid
- Refractive Index @ 20 °C
Unit
- %
- %
- %
- APHA
- ppm
- %
- meq/g
Specification
- 99.5 Minimum
- 99.0-100.5
- Typical
- 0.894-0.898
- 0.900-0.903
- To Pass
- To Pass
- To Pass
- To Pass
- 0.2
- 10 Maximum
- 10 Maximum
- 0.2 Maximum
- 0.0009 Maximum
- To Pass
- 1.370-1.373
Application
Ethyl Acetate is a colorless, sweet-smelling ester of ethanol and acetic acid, produced on a large scale for its effectiveness as a solvent. Known for its high evaporation rate and strong solubility in both natural and synthetic resins, it is commonly used in oil-based lacquers, enamels, adhesives, and various types of paints. Ethyl Acetate is also widely employed in the printing ink industry due to its low odor in final products and minimal solvent retention in packaging inks, making it an ideal process solvent for applications requiring clean and efficient performance.
Grades Available
Reagent ACS, USP/NF
Packaging
This product is available in various packaging options. Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Ethyl ethanoate, Acetic acid ethyl ester
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Market Segment
Adhesives, Inks & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Solvents
Product Uses
Adhesives & Cements, Extraction Solvent, Food Processing, Gravure Printing Ink, Ink Solvent, Lacquer Thinner, Lacquers, Lithographic Ink, Metal Cleaners, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, Nitrocellulose Lacquers, Paint Solvent, Pharmaceuticals, Photographic, Polish, Solvent, Urethane Coatings