Ethyl+acetate

=Ethyl Acetate=

Ethyl Acetate is a clear, colorless liquid that has a sweet, fruity odor. Synonyms for Ethyl Acetate are as follows: Acetic acid, ethyl ester; acetic ether; acetidin; acetoxyethane; ethyl ethanoate; ethyl acetic ester; and vinegar naphtha. Its chemical formula is CH3COOC2H5. Ethyl Acetate is so flammable that no naked flame is needed; the vapour can be ignited by a hotplate or even a hot water pipe. Acute exposure to Ethyl Acetate causes redness, irritation, and tearing of the eyes and irritation of the nose and throat. It can also cause redness and dryness of the skin. Chronic exposure can cause dermatitis. Ethyl Acetate is soluble in water and melts at -83.6 degrees Celsius and -118 degrees Fahrenheit, and it boils at 71 degrees Celsius and 171 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also soluble in ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether, and benzene. It is primarily used as a solvent and diluents. It is favored because of its low cost, low toxicity and agreeable odor. I found Ethyl Acetate to be interesting because, though it has many uses; one thing it is used for is to decaffeinate tea leave and coffee beans. It also used in paints as a hardener. Ethyl Acetate is often used in perfumes because it evaporates quickly and leaves only the smell of the perfume behind. It is also present in fruits. The LD50 for rats is 11.3 g/kg, indicating low toxicit y. It is also used in entomology, because while the vapors kill the insect, it still preserves it and lets it remain soft to allow proper mounting for collecting, this is very important to insect collectors. Another interesting thing about Ethyl Acetate is that it is sometimes used to remove medical tape, which is necessary at times in the embalming room. Since Ethyl Acetate is sometimes used as a solvent, it makes the medical tape or transdermal patch's adhesive dissolve, therefore making it easier to remove. So it is obvious that Ethyl Acetate has many uses and is needed sometimes in places that we may not previously have known.