Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is a colorless, volatile organic solvent with a sweet, fruity odor. Known for its low toxicity and fast evaporation rate, ethyl acetate is widely used in industries such as coatings, adhesives, printing, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. It is an effective solvent for a wide range of resins, polymers, and substances, making it versatile in various applications, from surface coatings to cleaning agents.
Specifications of Industrial Grade Ethyl Acetate
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Ethyl Acetate |
| CAS No. | 141-78-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₈O₂ |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Density (20°C) | ~0.90 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | ~77°C |
| Flash Point | -4°C |
| Solubility in Water | Slightly soluble |
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Ethyl acetate properties
Ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is an organic compound with several distinctive properties.
- Physical Properties: Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor at room temperature. It has a low boiling point and is highly volatile. It is insoluble in water but miscible with many organic solvents.
- Chemical Properties: Ethyl acetate exhibits considerable reactivity. It can undergo ester exchange reactions with other alcohols or acids to form new esters. Additionally, under specific conditions, ethyl acetate can undergo hydrolysis to yield acetic acid and ethanol.
Ethyl Acetate cas 141-78-6 applications
- Ethyl Acetate (EA) is one of the most important industrial solvents, serving primarily as an efficient, low-toxicity organic solvent widely used in the coatings, inks, adhesives, and pharmaceutical industries.
- In the coatings sector, particularly in nitrocellulose, acrylic, and polyurethane paints, it serves as a key true solvent. It provides excellent flow properties, moderate evaporation rates, and good gloss, while causing less environmental pollution than aromatic solvents like toluene and xylene.
- In printing inks, it is used in fast-drying gravure and flexographic inks, where it evaporates rapidly to meet high-speed printing demands. Within the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a common solvent for extracting and crystallizing active ingredients in many antibiotics, vitamins, and other drugs.
- Additionally, Ethyl Acetate (EA) functions as a raw material and medium for chemical reactions, and is recognized as a food-grade flavoring agent in the food industry (providing fruit-like aromas).
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Packaging & Bulk Supply Options
Ethyl acetate is commonly supplied in bulk packaging suitable for industrial buyers:
| Packaging Type | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| Steel Drum | 180 kg |
| Plastic Drum | 200 kg |
| IBC Tank | 1000 kg |
| ISO Tank | Bulk shipment |
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