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 |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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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.