Ethyl Acetate

Boiling Point

77.1 deg C

Formula

C4H8O2

Density

902 kg/m3

Molar Mass

88.11 g/mol

Classification

Ester

Synonyms

Acetic acid, Ethyl-ester, Acetic , Acetoxyethane

Molecular Formula

C4H8O2

Molecular Weight

88

Shipping Name

Ethyl Acetate

Codes / Label

Flammable Liquid, Class 3

Hazardous Waste ID No

5

UN No

1173

Appearance

CLEAR COLOURLESS

Odour

Characteristic

Solubility

Freely Soluble In Alcohol And Acetone

Relative density at 27°C/27°C

0.895 - 0.898

Residue on Evaporation wt.% (max.)

0.01

Acidity (as acetic acid) wt.% (max.)

0.01

Ester content (as ethyl acetate) wt.% by GLC (min)

99.8

Distillation Range :

a) Initial boiling point at 760 mm Hg (min), °C

76

b) Dry Point at 760 mm Hg. (max), °C

78.5

Water content wt.% (max)

0.05