Properties of Ethyl Acetate (C4H8O2)
Ethyl acetate is a chemical compound with the formula C4H8O2. It is a colorless, sweet-smelling liquid with a fruity odor and is commonly used as a solvent in various industrial and laboratory applications, such as in the production of paints, varnishes, and nail polish removers.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of ethyl acetate properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Molar Mass | 88.11 g/mol |
| Density | 900 kg/m3 |
| Dynamic Viscosity | 0.443 mPa·s |
| Surface Tension | 23.97 mN/m |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | -83.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 77.1 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.1445 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 1904 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αV) | 1.35×10-3 1/°C |
| Vapor Pressure | 10 kPa |
| Critical Constants | Metric |
| Critical Temperature (Tc) | 250 °C |
| Critical Pressure (Pc) | 3.88 MPa |
| Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 286 cm3/mol |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Relative Permittivity (εr) | 6.081 |
| Optical Properties | Metric |
| Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.372 |
| Hazardous Data | Metric |
| Flash Point | -4 °C |
| Autoignition Temperature | 426 °C |
| Lower Flammability Limit | 2% |
| Upper Flammability Limit | 11.5% |
| NFPA Rating (Health) | 1 |
| NFPA Rating (Fire) | 3 |
| NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.