Ethyl Acetate

C₄H₈O₂

IUPAC: Ethyl ethanoate

CAS: 141-78-6

Overview

Ethyl acetate is a widely used organic solvent with a sweet, fruity odor. It is the most common ester in wine and is used in nail polish remover.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×8
9.2%
C
Carbon ×4
54.5%
O
Oxygen ×2
36.3%

Uses

  • • Nail polish remover
  • • Adhesive solvent
  • • Decaffeination
  • • Fragrance ingredient

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Responsible for the fruity aroma in many wines and beers

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCOC(=O)C

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
88.11 g/mol
Density
0.9020 g/cm³
Melting Point
-83.6 °C
Boiling Point
77.1 °C
Solubility
83 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
88.0524
XLogP
0.7
TPSA
26.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
49.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate (C₄H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethyl ethanoate.
What is the molecular weight of Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate has a molar mass of 88.11 g/mol.
What state is Ethyl Acetate at room temperature?
Ethyl Acetate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Ethyl Acetate organic or inorganic?
Ethyl Acetate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate (C₄H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).