Chemical formula CH3COOC2H5. Also known as "ethyl acetate", it is a colorless and fragrant liquid with a boiling point of 77℃, a melting point of 83.6℃ and a density of 0.90 1g/cm3. It is soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether and benzene. Easy to react with hydrolysis and saponification. Flammable, its vapor and air form an explosive mixture. It is used as a solvent in perfume and paint industry, and also an important raw material for organic synthesis.

Use of ethyl acetate

1, as an industrial solvent, used in coatings, adhesives, ethyl cellulose, artificial leather, linoleum colorants, artificial fibers and other products.

2. As an adhesive, it is used in the production of printing ink and artificial pearls.

3. As an extractant, it is used in the production of medicines, organic acids and other products.

4. As a spice raw material, it is used as the main raw material for pineapple, banana, strawberry and other fruit flavors and whiskey, cream and other spices. The manufacture of spices can be used as spices and artificial flavors for liquor blending.

5, extractant, extracting many compounds (phosphorus, tungsten, arsenic, cobalt) from aqueous solution.

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