ethyl acetate
Also known as ethyl ethanoate, acetic ester, acetic ether, ethyl ester of acetic acid, ethyl acetic ester, acetic acid ethyl ester, acetoxyethane, acetic acid, ethyl ester
chemical compound
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Ethyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as a solvent in industrial processes, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals due to its ability to dissolve many different substances. It evaporates quickly and is produced on a large scale worldwide, making it one of the most widely used chemicals in manufacturing and product development.
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Chemical data
- Formula
- C4H8O2
- Molecular weight
- 88.11 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- ethyl acetate
- SMILES
- CCOC(=O)C
- InChIKey
- XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- XLogP
- 0.7
- Polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 0
- H-bond acceptors
- 2
- Formal charge
- 0
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Article
Ethyl acetate (commonly abbreviated EtOAc or EA) is the organic compound with the formula CH3CO2CH2CH3, simplified to C4H8O2. This flammable, colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell (similar to pear drops) and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee. Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid; it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent.
Production and synthesis