Is Ethyl Acetate the same as ethyl ethanoate?

Yes. Ethyl ethanoate is the systematic name for Ethyl Acetate; both names refer to CAS 141-78-6.

Can Ethyl Acetate replace n-Butyl Acetate in a formulation?

Not automatically. Ethyl Acetate evaporates substantially faster and has a different balance of solvency and water tolerance. Any replacement should be evaluated in the complete coating, ink or adhesive formulation.

Ethyl Acetate CAS 141-78-6

Ethyl Acetate, CAS 141-78-6, also called ethyl ethanoate or EA, is a fast-evaporating ester solvent used in flexible-packaging inks, industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and process-solvent blends. It is the acetate ester of Ethanol and Glacial Acetic Acid. n-Butyl Acetate is a slower-evaporating ester solvent alternative. Its resin compatibility, water content and evaporation profile should be assessed in the complete formulation. COA, TDS and SDS are available for the offered batch; assay, acidity and drum or ISO-tank packing are confirmed for the intended use.

CAS: 141-78-6
Synonyms: Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Ethanoate; EA
Einecs: 205-500-4
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
Grade: Industrial Grade
Package: 180 kg steel drums; ISO tanks
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Assay: ≥99.5%
Water: ≤0.10%
Acidity (as acetic acid): ≤0.01%

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Product Description

1 Product Introduction

2 Applications

3 Order Specification and Documentation

Product Introduction

Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6), also known as ethyl ethanoate, is a fast-evaporating ester solvent supplied for packaging inks, industrial coatings and adhesive manufacture. The listed material is used as a blend component where a formulation needs a defined evaporation and resin-solvency balance; it is not assumed interchangeable with butyl acetate or ketone solvents.

Applications

Flexible-packaging, gravure and flexographic ink systems
Industrial coatings, primers and lacquer formulations
Solvent-borne adhesives and laminating blends
Printing-ink, cleaning and extraction processes with a specified ester solvent

Order Specification and Documentation

An ethyl acetate order is specified against the solvent blend and process requirement, including the agreed purity, water, acidity, colour, distillation range and non-volatile matter where applicable. A batch COA, with the relevant TDS and SDS, is available for the quoted grade. Packaging and quantity are confirmed with the order specification so the supplied solvent matches the intended ink, coating or adhesive route.

For adjacent solvent and ester pages, compare Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethyl Acrylate, and n-Butyl Acetate.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
Is Ethyl Acetate the same as ethyl ethanoate?

A: Yes. Ethyl ethanoate is the systematic name for Ethyl Acetate; both names refer to CAS 141-78-6.
Q:
Can Ethyl Acetate replace n-Butyl Acetate in a formulation?

A: Not automatically. Ethyl Acetate evaporates substantially faster and has a different balance of solvency and water tolerance. Any replacement should be evaluated in the complete coating, ink or adhesive formulation.

Ordering & Documentation

Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.

Documents

COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.

Quotation

Send the CAS number, grade, quantity, packing preference and destination.

Sample & Supply

Support is available for samples, trial orders, bulk and repeat supply.

Storage & Shipping

Product-specific conditions are confirmed before order.

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