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Ethyl Acetate

Overview

Ethyl acetate is used primarily as a solvent and diluent, being favoured because of its low cost, low toxicity, and agreeable odour.

CAS Number
141-78-6
AKA
ethyl ethanoate, EtOAc, ETAC, EA
Chemical Formula
C4H8O2

Applications

Others

• It is primarily used as solvent and diluent
• Used in the decaffeination of coffee beans and tea leaves
• In paints as an activator and hardener
• Due to its fruity smell, it is used in perfumes, jelly etc
• Important laboratory reagent
• Used in column chromatography and extractions as solvent
• In wines

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