Ethyl acetate CAS No. 141-78-6
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- 141-78-6
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- 180 kg
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- 900 kg
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FIELD OF APPLICATION – Ethyl acetate
Paint & Coatings, Adhesives, Synthetic Resins, Nail Polish Remover
More about Ethyl acetate CAS No. 141-78-6
Ethyl Acetate known under CAS number 141-78-6 is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid.
The IUPAC systematic name is ethyl ethanoate and the product is also known by the abbreviation EtOAc, AcOEt or ETAC.
It is industrially produced on a large scale and prepared via an esterification of acetic acid and ethanol, in the presence of an acidic catalyst such as sulfuric acid. This colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell, known from certain glues and nail polish remover, has low toxicity, evaporates quickly at room temperature and has a boiling point of 77°C.
Ethyl acetate is a widely used solvent for chemical reactions and for extractions. A solvent or diluent is used in the cosmetics industry and is, for example, in nail polish and nail polish remover and is also used in perfume, it evaporates quickly, leaving only the scent on the skin. It is also used in the food industry and is incorporated in, among other things, sweets and fruits as an edible flavoring agent.
The fragrances of ethyl acetate give a pleasant scent to, for example, personal care products and household care products, such as detergent, cleaning products and air fresheners. Ethyl acetate is widely used in the adhesive industry and the paint industry. It is used in paint as an activator or hardener and is also used to clean printed circuit boards. Coffee beans and tea leaves are decaffeinated with this solvent.
This chemical is the most abundant ester in wine, the most abundant volatile organic acid – acetic acid and the product of ethyl alcohol produced during fermentation. The aroma of ethyl acetate is most vibrant in young wines and contributes to the overall sense of “fruitiness” in the wine. Sensitivity varies, as most people have a detection threshold of about 120 mg/L. An excessive amount of ethyl acetate is considered a wine deficiency.
Mixtures containing it are widely used in the laboratory for column chromatography and extractions. It’s rarely chosen as a reaction solvent because it is prone to hydrolysis, transesterification and condensations.
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