CHM301 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II ASSIGNMENT TITTLE: ETHYL ACETATE
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CHM301 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ASSIGNMENT
TITTLE: ETHYL ACETATE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Ethyl acetate is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid. It is also known by the names acetic acid, ethyl ester, and acetic ester. Ester is an organic molecule in which the carboxyl group's hydrogen is repl...
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CHM301
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
II
ASSIGNMENT
TITTLE: ETHYL
ACETATE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Ethyl acetate is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid. It is also known by the names acetic acid,
ethyl ester, and acetic ester. Ester is an organic molecule in which the carboxyl group's
hydrogen is replaced with a hydrocarbon group. Leopold Gmelin, a German scientist, created
the term "ester" in 1848. (Esters | Introduction to Chemistry,2021) The phrase is almost
certainly a contraction of a German word “essigäther” which means “acetic ether”. The
general formula for an ester is RCOOR', where R stands for hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl. As a
result, Ethyl acetate's general formula is CH3COOC2H5 or C4H8O2. Ethyl acetate is produced
directly through a process known as esterification (PubChem, 2021). This procedure involves
combining acetic acid with an excess of ethyl alcohol and a tiny amount of sulphuric acid.
, Furthermore, it can be produce by synthesized in a larger because it widely used as solvent
for many compound. The Fischer esterification procedure is used to make ethyl acetate. The
Tishcenko reaction is then used on a big scale in industry for the preparation. (Vedantu,
2020) Ethyl acetate is a colourless liquid with a pleasant aroma. Water is usually less dense,
and vapour is heavier than air. (PubChem,2021) It is commonly used as a solvent and diluent
in the decaffeination of coffee beans and tea leaves. or used in perfumes. As a result, it is
naturally found in fruits. If you use ethyl acetate too much, it can irritate your eyes, nose, and
throat. It can also produce weakness, drowsiness, and unconsciousness, as well as central
nervous system depression and mortality at high concentration levels. As a result, keep it
away from strong oxidants, strong bases, and strong acids when storing it. (ICSC 0367 -
ETHYL ACETATE, 2014) When handling it, use personal protection equipment (PPE) for
safety.
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