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ethyl acetate
noun
, Chemistry.
- a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, C 4 H 8 O 2 , having a fragrant, fruitlike odor: used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of perfumes, flavorings, and confections, and as a solvent for paints, varnishes, and lacquers.
ethyl acetate
noun
- a colourless volatile flammable fragrant liquid ester, made from acetic acid and ethanol: used in perfumes and flavourings and as a solvent for plastics, etc. Formula: CH 3 COOC 2 H 5
ethyl acetate
- A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent and in perfumes, lacquers, pharmaceuticals, and rayon. Chemical formula: C 4 H 8 O 2 .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ethyl acetate1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Example Sentences
A portion of the ethyl acetate solution gave an orange red precipitate with lead acetate showing the presence of fisetin.
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It was shaken out with ethyl acetate which became colored yellow.
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The ethyl acetate was removed from the remainder of the solution by evaporation and the yellow residue was taken up in alcohol.
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An action suitable for the purpose is the saponification of an ester, such as ethyl acetate.
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It is insoluble in light petroleum, and but slightly soluble in ethyl acetate, water, or carbon bisulphide.
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