tert-Butyl acetate
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| tert-Butyl acetate | |
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| Other names | acetic acid, tert-butyl ester; t-butyl acetate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [540-88-5] |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid with fruity odour |
| Density | 0.89 g/cm3, liquid |
| Melting point |
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| Boiling point |
97-98 °C (370-371 K, 207-208 °F) |
| Solubility in water | 0.8 wt% at 22°C |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Flammable |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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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.
tert-Butyl acetate has three isomers: n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, and sec-butyl acetate.
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