- Production:
- Ethyl acetate can be produced by esterification of ethyl alcohol with acetic acid.
- Applications:
- Chemical Industry: Ethyl acetate is widely used as a solvent and reagent in the chemical industry.
- Paints and Coatings: It is used as a solvent in the paint and coating industry.
- Cosmetic Products: It is used as a flavoring agent in some cosmetic products
Ethyl Acetate Properties:
- Chemical Formula: C4H8O2
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 88.11 g/mol
- Physical State: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Has a sweet, fruity scent
- Solubility: Poorly soluble in water, well soluble in organic solvents
- Hazard Symbols: Flammable; should be kept away from fire
Etil asetat, kimya endüstrisinde bir çözücü ve reaktif olarak yaygın olarak kullanılır.