Ethyl Acetate
- Description: Ethyl acetate is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet odor. It’s an ester, a class of organic compounds.
- Physical Properties:
- Chemical Formula: CH3COOC2H5
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Sweet, fruity odor
- Boiling Point: 77 °C (171 °F)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
- Applications:
- Solvent: Widely used as a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, and nail polish removers.
- Flavoring Agent: Used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.
- Extraction: Employed in the extraction of various compounds.