Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate is also known as acetic acid ethyl ester, ethyl ethanoate, EtOAC, ETAC, EA, and acetoxyethane. It’s an organic ester molecule with the chemical formula C4H8O2. It is a colourless liquid with a fruity distinctive odour that is widely found in glues and nail polish removers. Ethyl acetate is very flammable, having a flashpoint of -4° C and a flammability rating of 3. It is also highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters), but only mildly miscible with water. This chemical is often used as a solvent for cleaning, paint removal, and coatings.
Ethyl acetate was originally made from ethanol and acetic acid. The reaction was the typical acid-catalyzed Fischer esterification, which was first seen in 1895. Ethyl acetate is widely used in the paint industry where it is used as a solvent for manufacturing paints, and varnishes. The solvent is also used in cleaning solutions and is also in the cosmetic industry for making perfumes. Ethyl acetate is a popular solvent in the laboratory for column and thin-layer chromatography.
Industrial Application
Overview & Challenges (Handling, Storage & Distribution)
Hazards & Toxicity
The NFPA health rating for ethyl acetate is 1 and it can cause considerable irritation. it can cause irritation, drowsiness, and unconsciousness with overexposure to it. Ethyl Acetate can infect the throat and respiratory passages and cause headaches and nausea. It has an NFPA fire rating of 3 and can be lit in practically any ambient temperature conditions.
- GHS classification*: Flammable liquids, category 2
- H225—Highly flammable liquid and vapor
- GHS classification: serious eye irritation, category 2A
- H319—Causes serious eye irritation
- GHS classification: specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, central nervous system, category 3
- H336—May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Pictograms Categorization
Pictograms Categorization
Storage & Distribution
Ethyl Acetate should be stored in a cool & dry and place having a good ventilation facility away from oxidising agents. It should be kept away from direct sunlight, heat and open flames. Ethyl acetate can be stored in drums of iso grade made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon steel.
Chemical Details
- CAS Reg. No.
- Empirical formula
- Molar mass
- Appearance
- Boiling point
- Melting point
- Water solubility
- : 141-78-6
- : C4H8O2
- : 88.11 g/mol
- : Colorless Liquid
- : 77 ºC
- : -83.6 ºC
- : 83 g/L
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FAQs
A popular solvent and unique ingredient, ethyl acetate is mainly utilised in paints, varnishes, lacquers, cleaning solutions, and fragrances. The majority of them enjoy the extremely distinctive fragrance it also possesses. Ethyl acetate is frequently thought of as a typical solvent for column and thin-layer chromatography in the chemical lab, just as dichloromethane is used as a solvent for decaffeinating coffee beans.
Due to its extreme flammability and toxicity when consumed or inhaled, ethyl acetate is a chemical compound that can gravely harm internal organs if exposed repeatedly or for an extended period of time. However, a manageable quantity won’t harm you in any manner. When ethanol acetate comes into constant contact with the skin or eyes, it can also be extremely irritating.
In several fruits, such as pineapples and sweet oranges, ethyl acetate occurs naturally. Safflowers contain a very low quantity of ethyl acetate. It has also been found in a number of various foods, including oxheart cabbages, agave, chervil, peaches, cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits, etc., but it hasn’t been defined in any specific amount or proportion.