ETHYL ACETATE
Ethyl acetate, also known as ethyl acetate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O2. It is an ester with a functional group - COOR (carbon and oxygen are double bonds) and can undergo common ester reactions such as alcoholysis, ammonolysis, ester exchange, reduction, etc. It is mainly used as a solvent, edible flavor, and cleaning and degreasing agent.
Ethyl acetate
Chemical formula C4H8O2
Molecular weight 88.105
CAS login number 141-78-6
EINECS login number 205-500-4
Melting point -84 ℃
Boiling point 76.5 to 77.5 ℃
Water soluble and slightly soluble
Density 0.902 g/cm ³
Colorless liquid in appearance
Flash point -4 ℃ (CC)
Safety description S7; S16; S26; S33; S36/37; S45
Hazard symbol F
Hazard description R11; R36; R66; R67