Description

2-Ethylbutyl Acetate is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate valued for its favorable solvency and evaporation profile. This compound is particularly significant for its role in high-performance coating systems and specialty chemical synthesis, where its properties enhance product performance and process efficiency. Key industries that utilize this material include paints and coatings, industrial cleaning, and the production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Solvent for High-Performance Coatings: Used in automotive, industrial, and wood finishes due to its excellent solvency for resins and its highly volatile nature, which promotes fast drying.
• Industrial Cleaning Agent: An effective component in degreasers and precision cleaning formulations for metal and electronic parts.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the production of more complex molecules for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Ink and Adhesive Formulations: Acts as a coalescing agent and solvent to adjust drying time and viscosity in printing inks and adhesive products.
• Extraction Processes: Employed in the extraction and purification of natural products and active ingredients.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a processing aid or as a component in synthetic aroma chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylbutyl Acetate
CAS No.	10031-87-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylbutyl acetate; 2-Ethyl-1-butyl acetate; Acetic acid 2-ethylbutyl ester; 1-Acetoxy-2-ethylbutane; 2-Ethylbutanol acetate; 2-Ethylbutyl ethanoate; Butyl ethyl acetate (mixed isomers); sec-Hexyl acetate
EINECS	233-095-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylbutyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is tested against stringent internal specifications for purity, identity, and physical properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.02%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.876
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Boiling Point	~ 165°C

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