Isopropyl acetate

Isopropyl acetate
IUPAC name 1-Methylethyl acetate
Other names Isopropyl acetate 1-methylethyl ester 2-acetoxypropane 2-propyl acetate 2-propyl ethanoate methylethyl ethanoate propan-2-yl ethanoate
Identifiers
CAS number	108-21-4 Y
	Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CC(OC(C)C)=O
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-4(2)7-5(3)6/h4H,1-3H3 Key: JMMWKPVZQRWMSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H10O2
Molar mass	102.13 g mol−1
Density	0.87 g/cm3
Melting point	−73 °C; −99 °F; 200 K
Boiling point	89 °C; 192 °F; 362 K
Solubility in water	4.3 g/100 mL (27 °C)
Hazards
EU Index	607-024-00-6
EU classification	F Xi
R-phrases	R11, R36, R66, R67
S-phrases	(S2), S16, S26, S29, S33
NFPA 704	3 1 0
Flash point	2 °C; 36 °F; 275 K
Autoignition temperature	460 °C; 860 °F; 733 K
Explosive limits	1.8–7.8%
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Infobox references

Isopropyl acetate is an ester, an organic compound which is the product of esterification of acetic acid and isopropanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic fruity odor.^[1]

Isopropyl acetate is a solvent with a wide variety of manufacturing uses that is miscible with most other organic solvents, and moderately soluble in water. It is used as a solvent for cellulose, plastics, oil and fats. It is a component of some printing inks^[1] and perfumes.

Isopropyl acetate decomposes slowly on contact with steel in the presence of air, producing acetic acid and isopropanol. It reacts violently with oxidizing materials and it attacks many plastics.^[2]

Isopropyl acetate is quite flammable in both its liquid and vapor forms, and it may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.^[3]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set a permissible exposure limit of 250 ppm (950 mg/m³) over an eight hour time-weighted average for workers handling isopropyl acetate.^[4]

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