Ethyl Acetate

Molecular Weight: 88
Chemical Formula: CH3COOC2H5   or    C4H8O2
ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
No.-Parameters-Norms-(Results) Test Methods
1.Appearence -Transparent liquid -Corresponds ASTM D2090
2.Ethyl Acetate content,%, - min.99.92 (99.96) Chromatolographic GC method
3.Acidity in terms of Acetic acid,%, - max.0.004 (0.003) ASTM D1613-96
4.Nonvolatile residue,%,max.- 0.001 Corresponds ASTM D1353-96
5.Water content,%,max. - 0.03 (0.008) K Fisher Method
6.Ethanol content,%, - max. 0.02 (0.002)Chromatolographic GC method
7.Density at 200C, g/cm3 - 0.899 - 0.901 (0.900) ASTM D4052-96
8. Colour Hazen units, - max. 10 (<5) ASTM D1209-00
PHYSICAL DATA
1.Melting point - -84 C
2.Boiling point -77 C
3.Vapour density -3.04
4.Vapour pressure - 100 mm Hg at 27 C
5.Specific gravity 0.9
6.Flash point - -4 C
7.Explosion limites - 2.2 - 11%

 Application: Painting, rubber, textiles, photos etc. General solvent in coatings and plastics, organic synthesis, smokeless powders, pharmaceuticals, synthetic fruit essences.