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Ethyl acetate

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BioRenewable, ≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

EtOAc, Ethyl ester, Ethyl ethanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.11
Beilstein:
506104
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
bp:
76.5-77.5 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
73 mmHg ( 20 °C)

vapor density

3 (20 °C, vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

73 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

801 °F

expl. lim.

2.2-11.5 %, 38 °F

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Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.3720 (lit.)

bp

76.5-77.5 °C (lit.)

mp

−84 °C (lit.)

density

0.902 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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SMILES string

CCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

We are committed to providing environmentally friendly products, and Bio Ethyl Acetate is a prime example of our dedication to this effort. It is a bio-based solvent derived from renewable sources, which makes it a sustainable drop-in replacement alternative to petroleum-based ethyl acetate. Bio Ethyl Acetate aligns with the principles of "Use of Renewable Feedstocks and is an excellent option for companies and researchers seeking to reduce their environmental footprint while still delivering high-quality products.

Application

- Widely used as a solvent for the extraction of various compounds from natural sources

-Analytical chemistry
oThin-layer chromatography (TLC)
oFlash chromatography

-Chemical Synthesis
oEsterifications
oAcylations
oCondensations

Features and Benefits

  • Made from Renewable Resource
  • Replacement for Petroleum-based ethyl acetate
  • Renewable Carbon Content - ≥99.9%
  • ASTM D6866 - Standard Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

24.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-4 °C - closed cup


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