C4H8O2
Ethyl acetate is the organic compound formed by acetic acid and ethanol. It is widely used as a solvent in chemical reactions or preparations. This is the reason why there are ethyl acetate manufacturers on a large scale. Elchemy, is one of the well-known ethyl acetate suppliers in USA that offers the best chemicals at reasonable prices.
Ethyl ethanoate; Acetic acid ethyl ester; Acetoxyethane, 1-acetoxyethane
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
Ethyl Acetate
Appearance
Colourless Liquid
Molar Mass
88.11 g/mol
Density
902 g/cm³
Melting Point
-83.6 °C
Boiling Point
77.1 °C
Solubility in Water
8.3 g/100 mL (at 20 °C)
Vapour Pressure
91mmHg (25 °C)
Flash Point
-4°C
Viscosity
0.428 cP (25 °C)
Odour
Sweet, fruity odour
APHA Value
NA
Hazard Identification
UN Number 1170,UN Class: 3
Ethyl acetate is used in various industrial applications such as in paints as a hardener, paint and coating additives, degreasing solvents, active agents, processing aids and plasticisers.
Ethyl Acetate can be used in printing and pharmaceuticals and in coating formulations for wood furniture, agricultural, construction equipment, mining equipment and marine uses.
Ethyl Acetate used in column chromatography and extractions.
Ethyl acetate is an ester in wine and contributes to the decaffeination of coffee beans and tea leaves.
Ethyl Acetate also has an application in air care products and perfumes, as it evaporates quickly leaving only the scent to remain.
As a high purity solvent, Ethylene Bis stearamide is used in cleaning electric circuit boards and as a nail polish remover.
The ethyl acetate market is projected to register a CAGR of over 5% during the forecast period 2022-2027. The key market driven factors are increased demand from flexible packaging industries and the increased production of synthetic rubbers.
Industrial Grade, Food Grade
Elchemy International offers the Indian origin of Ethyl Acetate.
180 kg MS Drums 20' container: 14.4MT without pallets - 80 drums ISO tanks also available upon request
Ethyl Acetate is normally kept in a cool, dry and well ventilated facility away from oxidising agents.EA should be kept out of direct sunlight, heat and open flames. Ethyl acetate should be stored in drummed containers such as iso tanks made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon steel.
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Ethyl acetate poses a significant threat to human health if mishandled. It should be stored and handled appropriately to prevent health risks. Wearing safety glasses, a glove, and a vapour respirator is therefore recommended as a safety precaution when handling ethyl acetate. For more data, if it's not too much trouble, demand us for Material Wellbeing Information Sheet
Because of their chemical and biological properties, like medial polarity and minimal cell toxicity, they are frequently used in extraction processes. Ethyl acetate can extract both polar and nonpolar compounds thanks to its biphase actions; Within the limited space, it is properly separated.
Because it is so insoluble in water, ethyl acetate does not mix with water. Ethyl acetate, also called ethyl ethanoate, is quickly broken down into ethanol and acetic acid by hydrolysis. It is a solvent or a product that dilutes with water in cleaning products.
Ethyl acetate is a potent solvent that works well for effective separation in confined spaces. The manufacturers of ethyl acetate provide this solvent for use in cleaning mixtures, paints, lacquers, perfumes, and vanishes. Additionally, this solvent is used in the laboratory for decaffeinating coffee beans; It is a common solvent for thin-layer chromatography and column chromatography.