Ethyl acetate
CAS 141-78-6
EC 205-500-4
Formula C4H8O2
MW 88.11 g/mol
Solvents Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPrinting & PackagingPharmaceuticals & Healthcare Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
Ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6, EC 205-500-4) is an organic ester solvent produced by the esterification of ethanol and acetic acid. It is also known under the trade names Acetidin and Acetic Ester, and carries the molecular formula C4H8O2. No E-code designation applies to this substance.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ethyl acetate serves as an extraction solvent for active compounds due to its moderate polarity and low residual toxicity profile. In printing and packaging, it functions as a fast-evaporating carrier in gravure and flexographic inks, controlling viscosity and drying speed. The food and cosmetics industries use it as a flavorant and fragrance component at controlled concentrations.
Ethyl acetate is available in technical, food-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with compliance to FCC and Ph.Eur. standards depending on the grade. The substance is registered under REACH. Typical packaging includes drums, IBCs, and bulk tanker quantities for industrial procurement.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ethyl acetate serves as an extraction solvent for active compounds due to its moderate polarity and low residual toxicity profile. In printing and packaging, it functions as a fast-evaporating carrier in gravure and flexographic inks, controlling viscosity and drying speed. The food and cosmetics industries use it as a flavorant and fragrance component at controlled concentrations.
Ethyl acetate is available in technical, food-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with compliance to FCC and Ph.Eur. standards depending on the grade. The substance is registered under REACH. Typical packaging includes drums, IBCs, and bulk tanker quantities for industrial procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -83 °C |
| Boiling Point | 77 °C |
| Density | 0.902 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 26 °F |
| Appearance | Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid. Pleasant, fruity odor. |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Odor | Pleasant fruity odor detectable at 7 to 50 ppm (mean = 18 ppm) |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 80 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 73 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.3720(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.68-0.73 at 20-25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
H
H225H319H320H332H335H336H370
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P280P317P319P321P405P501P264+P265P304+P340P308+P316P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153100 |
| UN Number | 1173 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
acetic etheracetic esterEtOAcALCOHOLAcetidinALCOHOL C2
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