Detailed Product Description

Chemical Formula: CH3COOC2H5

Common Synonyms: Ethyl ethanoate, Acetic Acid ethyl ester, Ethanoic acid ethyl ester

Physical Properties  : Abbreviation:           E/A

Appearance               : Colorless Liquid

Molecular weight       : 88

Properties at 400C  

Density: 832.5 kg/m3

Sp. Heat Capacity    : 0.4969 kcal/kg0C

Thermal Conductivity: 0.110 kcal/ m hr0C

Viscosity                    : 0.267 cP

Typical Analysis

Color: Colorless

Acidity            :  0.01 %

Residual Order: NIL

Moisture Content: 0.1 %

Distillation Range: 76 78.50C

Boiling Point : 760C

Drying Point: 78.50C

Purity  : 99.9 %

Packaging    

UN/No: 1173

Packaging group: II

Major hazard class: 3.0

Applications: It is used as a solvent in inks, in paints, nitrocellulose, varnishes and lacquers. As a flavor in pharmaceuticals. As a synthetic fruit essence, in perfumes, in photographic films and plates. It is also used for flexible packaging. It is also used as a co-extractant of camphor, fats, oils, and antibiotics.

Health and Safety Information: Highly Flammable, Vapor/Air Mixture Explosive, Harmful if swallowed, Irritant, Personal Protection: Safety glasses, Adequate ventilation