Ethyl acetate (ethyl acetate) -

For chemical-technical applications.

Application

Ethyl acetate, also known as ethyl acetate or acetic ester, is produced during the esterification of acetic acid and ethanol. Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a characteristic fruity-sweet odor. In the chemical industry, ethyl acetate is mainly used as a solvent. Most users will be familiar with it as a cosmetic product due to its high dissolving power: As a nail polish remover. In this sense, ethyl acetate is one of the most versatile solvents and is also very effective in extraction processes. For example, ethyl acetate is used to decaffeinate coffee or to extract natural flavours that are used to flavour drinks. Ethyl acetate is also used in the production of pharmaceutical extractions and is used in the manufacture of adhesives in all areas. In electrical engineering, it can be used as an electrolyte in the production of electricity storage devices, as it enables stable processes even at low temperatures. However, this has the disadvantage of low energy density.