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General Purpose Solvents

Ethyl Acetate AR/ACS

RA000044 CAS 141-78-6 AR/ACS

Ethyl Acetate AR/ACS (CAS 141-78-6) is a AR/ACS grade laboratory solvent. Pack sizes: 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L, 25 L, 200 L. Submit your requirement to request a quotation.

Identity

Product code
RA000044
CAS number
141-78-6
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C 4 H 8 O 2
Molecular weight
88.11

Synonyms: EtOAc, Acetic acid ethyl ester, Acetic ether, Acetidin, Acetoxyethane, Ethyl acetic ester, Ethyl ethanoate, Vinegar naphtha

Classification

Technical Data

Physical state
Liquid
Shelf life
60 Months
HS code
2915.3100

Properties

PropertyValue
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -83 °C
Decomposition point [°C] 426°C
Flash point [°C] -4°C
Boiling point [°C] 77°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 76 @ 20C
Density [g/cm3] 0.902
Solubility in water [% weight] 1 ml/10ml water @ 25C
Explosion limits - upper [%] 11.50%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2%

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Appearance A clear Colourless liquid
Purity (GC method) Min 99.5%
Boiling range 76 - 78 °C
APHA colour Max 10
Weight/ mL at 20°C 0.899 - 0.904 g/mL
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.372 - 1.373
Water (KF method) Max 0.05%
Acidity Max 0.0009 meq/gm
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001%
Copper (Cu) Max 0.00005%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001%
Lead (Pb) Max 0.00005%
Organic impurities Passes test
Substance darkened by H2SO4 Passes test

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: AR/ACS.

9 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000044-500ML
1 L RA000044-1L
2.5 L RA000044-2.5L
25 L RA000044-25L
200 L RA000044-200L