Ethyl acetate (EA)
Fine Chemicals
Ethyl acetate is synthesized in industry mainly via the classic Fischer esterification reaction of ethanol and acetic acid.
Product name
- Ethyl acetate
Physical form
- Liquid
CAS number
- 141-78-6
Chemical name
- Ethyl acetate
Chemical Formula
- C4H8O2
Applications
- Solvent, diluent, paint, varnishes, lacquers, cleaning mixtures, perfumes.