Chemical name: Ethyl acetate

IUPAC name: Ethyl acetate

Formula: C₄H₈O₂

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Uses:

• In the laboratory, mixtures containing ethyl acetate are commonly used in column chromatography and extractions.
• It is also used in paints as an activator or hardener.
• Ethyl acetate is used primarily as a solvent and diluent, being favored because of its low cost, low toxicity, and agreeable odor.