Ethyl acetate Property

Melting point:

-83°C

Boiling point:

77°C

Density 

0.902

vapor density 

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

76 @ 20C

refractive index 

1.371 – 1.373

Flash point:

-4°C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorless

Specific Gravity

0.90

Odor

Fruity odor

explosive limit

2-11.50%

Water Solubility 

1 ml/10ml water @ 25C

Decomposition 

426°C

Safety

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Ethyl acetate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl acetate is the acetate ester formed between acetic acid and ethanol. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, an EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor, a metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is an acetate ester, an ethyl ester and a volatile organic compound.