Ethyl Acetate Tech Grade 99.8%
Ethyl acetate is a widely used solvent. Ethyl acetate is the acetate ester formed between acetic acid and ethanol. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent. Ethyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Its flash point is 24 °F and is less dense than water. It's vapors are heavier than air. Ethyl acetate is a common solvent for column and thin-layer chromatography. It is also used as a defatting agent for extraction and can be used to extract oil from organic materials. Ethyl acetate is commonly used to extract oil from coffee. Ethyl acetate is an organic solvent that is volatile and flammable.
Chemical Formula: C4H8O2 Molecular Weight: 88.106 CAS Registry Number: 141-78-6 Appearance Colorless Liquid Odor: nail polish-like, fruity Density 0.902 g/cm3 Boiling Point: