Ethyl Acetate
CAS No. 141-78-6
Ethyl acetate
C4H8O2 · MW 88.11
Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is a esters building block with the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
141-78-6
Chemical Name
Ethyl Acetate
IUPAC Name
Ethyl acetate
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight
88.11 g/mol
Category
Esters
Ethyl Acetate structure
- SMILES
- CCOC(C)=O
About Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is a esters building block with the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 141-78-6 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ethyl Acetate |
| IUPAC Name | Ethyl acetate |
| SMILES | CCOC(C)=O |
| Category | Esters |
Synonyms
- Acetic ether
- EtOAc
Applications — Ethyl Acetate
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Ethyl Acetate is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Ethyl Acetate as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is a esters building block with the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Acetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl Acetate is 141-78-6.
What is the molecular formula of Ethyl Acetate?
The molecular formula of Ethyl Acetate is C4H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of Ethyl Acetate?
The molecular weight of Ethyl Acetate is 88.11 g/mol.
What is Ethyl Acetate used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Ethyl Acetate is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Ethyl Acetate as a raw material.
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