Isopropyl Acetate

Isopropyl Acetate, with the chemical formula CH₃COOCH(CH₃)₂, is an important organic ester solvent. It appears as a colorless transparent liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor. It features high volatility, low boiling point and good solvency power, capable of rapidly dissolving various resins, cellulose derivatives and oils. With low toxicity and fast evaporation rate, this product is an environmentally friendly solvent widely used in coatings, inks, pharmaceuticals and other fields.
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Product Parameters


Product Name (English)Isopropyl Acetate
CAS No.108-21-4
Physical Properties- Colorless transparent liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor
- Highly volatile, relatively low boiling point
- Good solvent for resins, cellulose derivatives and oils
- Limited water solubility, miscible with most organic solvents
Applications- Solvent for paints, coatings and printing inks
- Extraction solvent in pharmaceutical and food industries
- Process solvent in chemical synthesis
- Cleaning agent and degreaser
- Flavor and fragrance ingredient
SpecificationsPurity: ≥99.5%
Boiling Point: 88.4°C
Density: 0.872 g/cm³ (20°C)
Flash Point: 4.4°C (closed cup)
Water Content: ≤0.1%
Acidity: ≤0.01% (as acetic acid)
Packaging160 KG/drum (stainless steel or carbon steel)

Basic Properties


  1. Physical Properties:
    · Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with fruity odor
    · Melting Point: -73.4°C
    · Boiling Point: 88.4°C
    · Density: 0.872 g/cm³ (20°C)
    · Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone and most organic solvents
    · Refractive Index: 1.378 (20°C)
    · Viscosity: 0.57 mPa·s (25°C)
    · Evaporation Rate: ~3.5 (n-butyl acetate=1)

  2. Chemical Properties:
    · Relatively stable chemically
    · Undergoes hydrolysis under acid or base catalysis to produce isopropanol and acetic acid
    · Capable of transesterification reactions
    · Stable to oxidizers
    · Can undergo alcoholysis, ammonolysis, etc.

Main Applications


  1. Coatings Industry: Used as fast-evaporating solvent in nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic paints and baking finishes

  2. Printing Inks: Used as solvent in flexographic and gravure printing inks

  3. Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as extraction solvent for antibiotics and other drug extraction and purification

  4. Food Industry: Used as flavoring agent and extraction solvent in food processing

  5. Chemical Synthesis: Used as reaction medium and solvent in organic synthesis

  6. Cleaning Agents: Used for precision instrument cleaning and degreasers in electronics industry

Safety Precautions


  1. Health Hazards:
    · Irritating to eyes and respiratory tract
    · Inhalation of high concentration vapor may cause CNS depression symptoms like dizziness, headache, nausea
    · Skin contact may cause dryness and irritation
    · Relatively low toxicity, but prolonged exposure should be avoided

  2. Handling Protection:
    · Must be handled in well-ventilated area
    · Wear chemical safety goggles and impermeable gloves
    · Use organic vapor respirator
    · Avoid contact with skin and eyes
    · Do not eat or smoke in work area

  3. Storage & Transportation:
    · Store in cool, well-ventilated, explosion-proof area, temperature not exceeding 30°C
    · Keep containers tightly closed, away from heat and ignition sources
    · Store separately from oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases
    · Use explosion-proof equipment and tools
    · Containers must be properly grounded to prevent static accumulation

  4. Fire Fighting:
    · Highly flammable liquid, flash point 4.4°C
    · Vapor forms explosive mixture with air, explosive limits 1.8-7.8%
    · Use foam, dry powder or CO2 to extinguish fire
    · Water may be ineffective but can be used to cool containers
    · Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus

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