Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ EAA (Ethyl Acetoacetate)
Applications
Dyes / pigments / paints
Herbicides int
Insecticides int
Paints & coatings
Product Description
Eastman™ EAA (Ethyl Acetoacetate) is a colorless liquid having a fruity odor. It is a tautomer at room temperature consisting of approximately 8% enol and 92% keto. It is soluble in water and common organic solvents. It is used as a low color-generating copromoter for unsaturated polyester resins.
Typical Properties
Property
Typical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight
130.14
Form
Liquid
Assay
99.5 wt % min.
Specific Gravity
@ 20°C/20°C
1.03
Wt/Vol
@ 20°C
1.02 kg/L (8.54 lb/gal)
Boiling Point
180.8 °C (357.4 °F)
Flash Point
Setaflash Closed Cup
68 °C (157 °F)
Freezing Point
a
-43 °C (-45 °F)
Solubility
in Alcohol
Complete
in Ether
Complete
in Water, @ 20°C
12 wt %
Melting Point
-45 °C
Color
Pt-Co
15 max.
a
Crystallizes
Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.
Eastman and its marketing affiliates shall not be responsible for the use of this information, or of any product, method, or apparatus mentioned, and you must make your own determination of its suitability and completeness for your own use, for the protection of the environment, and for the health and safety of your employees and purchasers of your products. No warranty is made of the merchantability of fitness of any product, and nothing herein waives any of the Seller's conditions of sale.
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