Ethyl Acetate

The CAS registry number for Ethyl Acetate is 141-78-6. Its chemical formula is C4H8O2, with a molecular weight of 88.1 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.

Ethyl Acetate is also referred to as Acetic acid ethyl ester and Ethyl ethanoate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.

Ethyl Acetate is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.

Ethyl Acetate is supplied at a concentration of ≥99%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.

Ethyl Acetate is described as colorless, clear liquid with fruity/pear odor. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.

Common applications include surface coatings — Solvent/thinner for paints and lacquers, inks and adhesives — Controls viscosity and drying rate, pharmaceuticals — Extraction solvent for purification of antibiotics, flavors and fragrances — Used in synthetic fruit essences and perfumes, flexible packaging — Produces polyester and polypropylene films and electronics/photoresist — Viscosity reducer in photoresists. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.

Ethyl Acetate is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.

Available in 205 kg drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.

Ethyl Acetate is recorded against the EC number 205-500-4 and the HS customs code 29153100. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.