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ethyl acetate; ethylacetate


Name(s) ethyl acetate; ethylacetate
Scientific name(s) ethyl acetate; ethyl ethanoate; acetic acid ethyl ester; acetoxyethane; vinegar naphtha; acetic ether
Formula C4H8O2
Molecular mass 88.106
IUPAC name ethyl acetate
INCHI InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3
SMILE CCOC(C)=O
CAS ID 141-78-6
PubChem ID 8857
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 27750
Description Found in cereal crops, radishes, fruit juices, beer, wine, spirits etc. and produced by Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile) and Rubus subspecies It is used in artificial fruit essences. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of modified hop extract and decaffeinated tea or coffeeand is also used for colour and inks used to mark fruit or vegetables_x000D_ _x000D_ In the field of entomology, ethyl acetate is an effective asphyxiant for use in insect collecting and study. In a killing jar charged with ethyl acetate, the vapors will kill the collected (usually adult) insect quickly without destroying it. Because it is not hygroscopic, ethyl acetate also keeps the insect soft enough to allow proper mounting suitable for a collection.