ethyl acetate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. 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

1. 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

1. A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid used as a solvent and in perfumes, lacquers, pharmaceuticals, and rayon. Chemical formula: C 4 H 8 O 2 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyl acetate¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

One of the common solvents, ethyl acetate, comes naturally in many foods and beverages.

From Salon

The obtained extracts were concentrated and partitioned between water and ethyl acetate.

From Science Daily

Methylene chloride and ethyl acetate are commonly used in paint stripper, nail polish removers and degreaser.

From Salon

The researchers used methanol and ethyl acetate to prepare extracts from sunflower stems.

From Science Daily

Initial chemical analysis, Ms. Grelli said, supports those impressions: The Pennsylvania rye, for example, had elevated levels of ethyl acetate, which imparts flavors like pear and bananas.

From New York Times