Ethyl acetate, a carboxylate ester, is bio-friendly organic solvent with wide range of industrial applications. Its synthesis by reactive distillation and by acceptorless dehydrogenative dimerization of ethanol has been explored. Its utility as a less toxic alternative to diethyl ether in the formalin-ether (F-E) sedimentation procedure for intestinal parasites has been investigated. Its ability as an acyl acceptor in the immobilized lipase-mediated preparation of biodiesel from crude vegetable oils has been examined. The complete degradation of ethyl acetate to CO2 using manganese octahedral molecular sieve (OMS-2) has been investigated.
Synonyms: EtOAc
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.11
Linear Structural Formula: CH3COOC2H5
MDL Number: MFCD00009171
Purity: >=99.8%
Melting Point: -84 C (lit.)
Density: 0.902 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.3720 (lit.)
Application: Meets urethane grade requirements (H2O <= 0.05%)
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Assay: ≥99.8%
Autoignition Temp.: 801°F
BP: 76.5-77.5°C(lit.)
Density: 0.902 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Expl. Lim.: 2.2-11.5 %, 38°F
Grade: ReagentPlus®
Impurities: ≤0.003 mg/mL non-volatile matter
MP: −84°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.3720(lit.)
Vapor Density: 3 (20°C, vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 73 mmHg ( 20°C)