Description

Ethyl acetate, % w/w, min.   === *9%
Acidity (as CH3OOH), % w/w max. === *0.*1%
Moisture, % w/w max. ===========*0.*0%
Relative density, at *7 / *7 °C === 0.**4 to 0.**8
Residue on evaporation, % w/w max. ====*0.*1%

Organic Compound

Ethyl acetate is used primarily as a solvent and diluent, being favored because of its low cost, low toxicity, and agreeable odor. For example, it is commonly used to clean circuit boards and in some nail varnish removers (acetone and acetonitrile are also used). Coffee beans and tea leaves are decaffeinated with this solvent.