Isopropyl acetate
| Isopropyl acetate | |
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| IUPAC name
Isopropyl ethanoate
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| Other names
Isopropyl acetate
1-methylethyl ester 2-acetoxypropane 2-propyl acetate | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.238 |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C5H10O2 | |
| Molar mass | 102.1 g/mol |
| Density | 0.87 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | -73 °C |
| Boiling point | 89 °C |
| 4.3 g/100 ml (27 °C) | |
| Hazards | |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
| Flash point | 2 °C |
| Explosive limits | 1.8–7.8% |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Isopropyl acetate is an ester, an organic compound which is the product of condensation of acetic acid and isopropanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic fruity odor[1].
Isopropyl acetate is a solvent with a wide variety of manufacturing uses that is miscible with most other organic solvents, and moderately soluble in water. It is used as a solvent for cellulose, plastics, oil and fats. It is a component of some printing inks [1]and perfumes.
Isopropyl acetate decomposes slowly on contact with steel when exposed to air producing acetic acid and isopropanol. It reacts violently with oxidizing materials and it attacks many plastics.[2].
References
- ^ a b "Isopropyl acetate". ChemViP. Cite error: The named reference "IP" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "ISOPROPYL ACETATE". International Chemical Safety Cards.