Ethyl Acetate (Flavor Grade)
CAS Number: 141-78-6
Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is a simple ester with a characteristic fruity, sweet, slightly vinegar-like aroma commonly associated with nail polish remover, but at low concentrations imparting pleasant fruity notes reminiscent of pineapple and apples. In flavor-grade quality, it is used as a fruity flavor modifier and solvent in food and fragrance applications.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.372–1.374 |
Applications
- Fruit flavor modifier in wine, beer, and fermented food flavoring
- Carrier solvent for flavor extracts and fragrance concentrate dilution
- Natural fermentation flavor component in dairy and bakery products
- Extraction solvent for natural flavors and fragrance materials
- Industrial perfumery solvent and fragrance carrier
Key Features
- High purity food-grade product meeting flavor industry solvent requirements
- Naturally present in fermented products giving authentic fermentation character
- GRAS and FEMA approved for food use at regulated concentrations
- Fast evaporation rate useful as carrier solvent in spray-dry encapsulation processes