Tert-Butyl acetate

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The correct title of this article is tert-Butyl acetate. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.

tert-Butyl acetate

General
Common name	tert-butyl acetate
IUPAC name	tert-butyl acetate
Systematic name	1,1-dimethylethyl ethanoate
Other names	acetic acid, tert-butyl ester; t-butyl acetate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
SMILES	CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C
Molar mass	116.16 g/mol
Appearance	Colourless liquid with fruity odour
CAS number	[540-88-5]
Properties
Density and phase	0.89 g/cm³, liquid
Solubility in water	not soluble
Melting point	-
Boiling point	97-98 °C (370-371 K, 207-208 °F)
Viscosity	? cP at ? °C
Structure
Molecular shape	?
Dipole moment	? D
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
Main hazards	Flammable
NFPA 704	3 2 0
Flash point	16.6-22 °C (62-72 °F)
R/S statement	R10, R36, R37, R38 S: -
RTECS number	AF7400000
Supplementary data page
Structure and properties	n, ε_r, etc.
Thermodynamic data	Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data	UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Other anions	?
Other cations	?
Related ?	?
Related compounds	?
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

tert-Butyl acetate, or t-butyl acetate, is a commonly used solvent in the production of lacquers and other products. It is a colourless flammable liquid with a sweet smell.

tert-Butyl acetate has three isomers: n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, and sec-butyl acetate.

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ChemExpr.com

T-butyl acetate is not a commonly used solvent in lacquers. It has recently gained EPA VOC exempt status so it is just now being used in lacquers. Currently it is used in gasoline as an anti-knock additive.