Ethyl Acetate

• Outline: In the laboratory, mixtures containing ethyl acetate are commonly used in column chromatography and extractions. Ethyl acetate is rarely selected as a reaction solvent because it is prone to hydrolysis and trans esterification.
• Catalog Number: CRLH0003;CRLH0003A
• Storage Condition: Store at RT.
• Use for: HPLC
• CAS: 141-78-6
• Molecular Formula: CH3COOC2H5
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
• Melting Point: -83.6 °C
• Boiling Point: about 77 °C
• Density: 0.897 - 0.902 g/mL (20 °C)
• Refractive Index: 1.370 - 1.374 (20 °C/D)
• Purity: 99.8+% (Capillary GC)
• Flash Point: 4 °C (tag closed test)