CAS 141-78-6: Ethyl acetate
Description:Ethyl acetate, with the CAS number 141-78-6, is an organic compound classified as an ester. It is colorless and has a characteristic sweet, fruity odor, often associated with nail polish remover. Ethyl acetate is highly volatile and has a relatively low boiling point, making it a common solvent in various applications, including paints, coatings, and adhesives. Its chemical formula is C4H8O2, and it is formed through the reaction of ethanol and acetic acid in a process known as esterification. Ethyl acetate is miscible with many organic solvents and has limited solubility in water. It is considered to have low toxicity, but inhalation of its vapors can cause irritation to the respiratory system and mucous membranes. In terms of reactivity, ethyl acetate can undergo hydrolysis, transesterification, and oxidation under certain conditions. Its properties make it a valuable solvent in laboratories and industrial processes, as well as in the production of flavorings and fragrances.
Formula:C4H8O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI key:InChIKey=XEKOWRVHYACXOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(OCC)C
- Synonyms:
- Acetate d'ethyle
- Acetate, Ethyl
- Acetato De Etilo
- Acetato di Etile (EtOAc)
- Acetic acid, ester with EtOH
- Acetic ether
- Acetidin
- Acetoxyethane
- Dy 026
- Essigsaeure-Aethylester
- See more synonyms
- EtOAc
- Ethyl Acetate
- Ethyl Ethanoate
- Ethylacetat
- Etile Acetato
- Nsc 70930
- Vinegar naphtha
- 酢酸エチル
- Acetic acid ethyl ester
- ETHYLACETATE ULTRA RESI-ANAL.
- RFE
- Ethyl Acetate Specially Purified - SPECIFIED
- acetic ester
- EAC
- ETHYL ACETATE CAPILLARY GRADE
- ethyl acetate B&J brand 4 L
Brand | Product data | Purity | Price range | Estimated delivery |
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![]() | Ethyl acetate REF: 3D-AAA14178CAS: 141-78-6 | Min. 95% | To inquire | Tue 27 May 25 |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate for HPLC & UV Spectroscopy, 99.9% REF: SR-26614CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 99.9% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 98% REF: SR-62952CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 98 % | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate Dried, 99.5%, water 0.005% REF: SR-72598CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 99.5% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate ACS, 99.5% REF: SR-66183CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 99.5% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate GC-HS, 99.9% REF: SR-73106CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 99.9% | - - - | Discontinued product |
![]() | Ethyl Acetate pure, 99% REF: SR-89362CAS: 141-78-6 | min. 99% | - - - | Discontinued product |

Ethyl acetate
Controlled ProductRef: 3D-AAA14178
250mg | 331.00 € | ||
2500mg | 912.00 € |

Ethyl Acetate for HPLC & UV Spectroscopy, 99.9%
Ref: SR-26614
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
1000ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500ml | Discontinued | Request information |

Ethyl Acetate ExiPlus, Multi-Compendial, 98%
Ref: SR-62952
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500ml | Discontinued | Request information |

Ethyl Acetate Dried, 99.5%, water 0.005%
Ref: SR-72598
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
1000ml | Discontinued | Request information |

Ethyl Acetate ACS, 99.5%
Ref: SR-66183
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500ml | Discontinued | Request information |

Ethyl Acetate GC-HS, 99.9%
Ref: SR-73106
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
1000ml | Discontinued | Request information |

Ethyl Acetate pure, 99%
Ref: SR-89362
25l | Discontinued | Request information | |
500ml | Discontinued | Request information | |
2500ml | Discontinued | Request information |