Ethyl Acetate
Solvent Properties

CAS 141-78-6


Physical Properties  
Molecular weight 88.11
Boiling point 77.11°C
Vapor pressure 73.0 Torr at 20°C
Freezing point -83.97°C
Refractive index 1.3724 at 20°C
Density 0.9006 g/mL (7.516 lb/gal) at 20°C
  0.8945 g/mL (7.465 lb/gal) at 25°C
Dielectric constant 6.02 at 25°C
Dipole moment 1.88 D at 25°C
Solvent group 6
Polarity index (P') 4.4
Eluotropic value on alumina 0.58
Viscosity 0.45 cP at 20°C
Surface tension 23.75 dyn/cm at 20°C
Solubility in water 8.7% at 20°C
Solubility of water in ethyl acetate 3.3% at 20°C
   
Regulatory and Safety Data  
DOT Hazard Class 3, Flammable Liquid
Packing Group II
UN Identification Number UN1173
   
Storage Store in an area designed for flammable storage, or in an approved metal cabinet, away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition.
   
EPA applicable waste code(s) U112, D001, F003
Flash Point 24° (-4°C) by closed cup
Lower explosive limit 2.0%
Upper explosive limit 11.5%
Time weighted Average 400 ppm ACGIH

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