Description
Ethyl acetate is the organic compound with the formula CH3CO2CH2CH3, simplified to C4H8O2. This flammable, colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee. Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic acid; it is manufactured on a large scale for use as a solvent. IUPAC name Ethyl ethanoate also known as, Acetic ester, Acetic ether, Ethyl ester of acetic acid, Ethanoic ethyl ester Uses:- Ideal extraction solvent.
- PCB cleaning.
- Nail varnish remover as an alternative to Acetone.
- Killing agent in entomology.
- Solvent for paints and coatings
- Can be used to break down some glues




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