Description

Isopropyl Acetate is a clear, colorless ester solvent with a characteristic fruity odor, widely recognized for its excellent solvency and fast evaporation rate. This versatile chemical is a critical component in formulations requiring a balance of high volatility and effective dissolution of resins, oils, and cellulose derivatives. It serves as an indispensable processing agent across the coatings, printing inks, pharmaceutical, and electronics cleaning industries, where its favorable environmental and toxicological profile is highly valued.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: A primary solvent in lacquers, enamels, and acrylic coatings, providing rapid drying times and smooth film formation.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent in flexographic and gravure inks for its fast evaporation, which prevents smudging and improves print quality.
• Industrial Cleaning: An effective degreaser and cleaning agent for machinery, metal parts, and in precision electronics manufacturing.
• Pharmaceutical Extraction: Employed as a process solvent in the extraction and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an acetylating agent and reaction solvent in organic synthesis and perfume manufacturing.
• Adhesives & Sealants: A key component in formulations to adjust viscosity and control drying speed.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropyl Acetate
CAS No.	108-21-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propyl Acetate; Isopropyl Ethanoate; Acetic Acid Isopropyl Ester; 1-Methylethyl Acetate; 2-Acetoxypropane; IPAC; IPA Acetate; sec-Propyl Acetate
EINECS	203-561-1

Quality Control

Our Isopropyl Acetate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide material that meets or exceeds standard industrial and reagent-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Store separately from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.868 - 0.872
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.375 - 1.379
Boiling Range	87 - 90 °C
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.02 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
Non-volatile Matter	≤ 0.005 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.