Ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) has a boiling point of 77.1°C and a melting point of -83.6°C, making it a fast-evaporating industrial solvent widely used in coatings, adhesives, inks, and pharmaceuticals.
Physical properties of Ethyl acetate
Ethyl acetate (EA) has balanced physical properties that support stable handling, fast evaporation, and wide industrial compatibility.
| Chemical Formula | CH3COOC2H5 |
| Condensed Formula | C4H8O2 |
| IUPAC name | Ethyl ethanoate |
| Molar Mass or Molecular weight | 88.106gmol–1 |
| Odor | Fruity smell |
| Density | 0.902gcm–3 |
| Boiling Point | 77.1°C |
| Volatility | Highly volatile liquid |
| Flammability | Highly flammable |
| Freezing point | -83.6°C |
| Physical state | 1 atm |
| Heat of combustion | -10,110 |
| Heat of decomposition | Not pertinent |
Industrial Performance of Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate shows balanced industrial performance with medium-fast evaporation and stable processing behavior, making it suitable for coatings, inks, adhesives, and resin-based systems.
Its boiling point of 77.1°C enables controlled evaporation that is faster than butyl acetate (~126°C) but more stable than acetone (56.1°C), helping improve coating uniformity and reduce surface defects during drying.
Its vapor pressure of around 73 mmHg at 20°C supports efficient evaporation at room temperature (20–25°C), which increases drying speed in high-throughput printing and coating production lines.
Its melting point of -83.6°C ensures stable liquid handling even in low-temperature environments below -50°C, reducing the risk of solidification during storage and international transportation.
Its compatibility with cellulose acetate, acrylic resins, and polyurethane systems allows consistent viscosity control and improves film-forming performance in industrial formulation processes.
Applications of Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate is widely used across multiple industries due to its balanced evaporation rate, strong solvency, and low residue after drying.
- Coatings and Paints: Used as a fast-evaporating solvent in industrial coatings and paints, helping improve drying speed and surface finish compared with higher-boiling solvents such as butyl acetate (~126°C).
- Adhesives and Inks: Commonly applied in adhesive formulations and printing inks, where it dissolves resins such as cellulose acetate and acrylics, supporting smooth film formation and stable viscosity control.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an extraction and purification solvent in pharmaceutical processes due to its moderate polarity and easy removal after reaction.
- Chemical and Organic Synthesis: Applied as a reaction medium and extraction solvent in organic synthesis and separation processes, especially in liquid-liquid extraction systems.
- Textile and Cleaning Applications: Used as a cleaning agent in textile processing and industrial cleaning due to its good solvency for oils, fats, and resins.
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