Ethyl acetate / Ethyl Ethanoate(CAS No.: 141-78-6) is a widely used organic solvent, renowned for its excellent solubility, rapid volatility, and low toxicity. As a trusted chemical supplier, Gneebio offers high-quality ethyl acetate solvents suitable for industrial, pharmaceutical, and food-grade applications.
This article will explore the structure, properties, and applications of ethyl acetate to facilitate decision-making for buyers across various industries.
What Is ethyl acetate chemical CAS 141-78-6?
structure of ethyl acetate chemical
The formula of Ethyl Acetate can be easily memorized because as the name suggests it contains ethyl group (CH2-CH3 or C2H5) and acetate group (CH3COO).
- The extended formula for ethyl acetate is CH3COOCH2CH3
- Chemical Formula of Ethyl Acetate C4H8O2
- Extended Formula for Ethyl Acetate CH3COOCH2CH3
- structure:

properties of ethyl acetate CAS 141-78-6
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquid | Free from suspended matter |
| Odor | Sweet, fruity | Characteristic ester smell |
| Molecular Formula | C₄H₈O₂ | |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 g/mol | |
| Boiling Point | 77–78°C | At standard atmospheric pressure |
| Melting Point | -83.6°C | |
| Density | 0.897 g/cm³ (at 20°C) | Lighter than water |
| Refractive Index | 1.372–1.375 (at 20°C) | Optical property |
| Viscosity | ~0.426 cP (at 20°C) | Low viscosity, flows easily |
| Surface Tension | ~23.9 mN/m (at 20°C) | |
| Vapor Pressure | ~97 mmHg (at 20°C) | Indicates high volatility |
| Evaporation Rate | Fast | Faster than water |
| Water Solubility | ~8.3% (at 20°C) | Partially miscible with water |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89–0.90 | Relative to water = 1 |
| Flash Point | ~4°C (closed cup) | Highly flammable liquid |

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waht are the Applications of Ethyl Acetate Solvent?
Coatings and Paint Industry
- Automotive coatings
- Industrial paints
- Wood finishes
Adhesives and Printing Inks
- Flexible packaging adhesives
- Printing inks
Pharmaceutical Industry
- API extraction
- Reaction solvent
Food and Flavor Applications
- Flavor extraction
- Decaffeination
Food-grade ethyl acetate (E1504) is safe for use
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