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Technical Data Sheet


Applications
  • Dyes / pigments / paints
  • Food flavors & food fragrances

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. All kosher products produced by Eastman are manufactured under rabbinical supervision in full accordance with Jewish dietary law. This product is not kosher during Passover.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight130.14
FormLiquid
Assay99.5 wt % min.
Color 
     Pt-Co5
Specific Gravity 
     @ 20°C/20°C1.03
Wt/Vol 
     @ 20°C1.02 kg/L (8.54 lb/gal)
Boiling Point180.8 °C (357.4 °F)
Flash Point 
     Setaflash Closed Cup68 °C (157 °F)
Freezing Pointa-43 °C (-45 °F)
Solubility 
     In Alcohol @ 20°CComplete
     In Ether @ 20°CComplete
     in Water, @ 20°C12 wt %

aCrystallizes



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.


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