E2648-VOC
Rev 11.05.2021
Ethyl acetate
A colorless organic compound with a sweet pear-like smell that is highly flammable.
Synonyms/Trade Names: ethyl ester, acetic ester, EA, EtOAc.
Chemical formula
C
4
H
8
O
2
Molar weight
88
Conversion*
1 ppm = 3.60 mg/m
3
Boiling point
77.1 °C
Low explosive limit (LEL), % vol.
in air
2
Upper explosive limit (UEL), %
vol. in air
11.5
Odor
Sweet “pear” smell
Hazards
Flammable.
Short-term exposure to high levels of ethyl acetate results first in
irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, followed by headache,
nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and unconsciousness.
Exposure
limits
(NIOSH)
TWA
8 hours
1400 mg/m
3
/400 ppm
IDLH
2000 ppm [10%LEL]
7
