Ethyl acetate is the organic compound with the formula CH3−COO−CH2−CH3, simplified to C4H8O2. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell (similar to pear drops) and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee. Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid; it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent.
CAS: | 141-78-6 | UN: | 1173 |
Other Names: | Acetic Ether, Ethyl Ester, Acetic Acid | Appearance: | colorless liquid with a fruity odor |
Density: | 0.9 g/cm³ | Melting point: | −84 °C |
Boiling point: | 77 °C | Flash point: | -4°C |
UN Hazard Class: | 3 | UN Pack Group: | II |
Molecular Formula: | C4H8O2 or CH3COOC2H5 |