| tert-Butyl acetate | |
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Other names
acetic acid tert-butyl ester; |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 540-88-5 |
| PubChem | 10908 |
| ChemSpider | 10446 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid with fruity odour |
| Density | 0.866 g/cm3, liquid |
| Boiling point |
97–98 °C (370–371 K, 207–208 °F) |
| Solubility in water | 0.8 wt% at 22 °C |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Flammable |
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| Infobox references | |
tert-Butyl acetate, or t-butyl acetate is a colourless flammable liquid with a camphor- or blueberry-like smell. It is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners and industrial cleaners. It has recently gained EPA VOC exempt status.
Butyl acetate has four isomers: tert-butyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, and sec-butyl acetate.