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Isopropyl acetate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Isopropyl acetate is a solvent in chemical industry, especially for cellulose, plastics, waxes, resins, gums, paints, oil and fats. and also as flavoring agent. It is an active component of perfumes and printing inks. It is also employed as an extractant for the preparation of antibiotics, vitamins and hormones.
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Isopropyl acetate is a solvent in chemical industry, especially for cellulose, plastics, waxes, resins, gums, paints, oil and fats. and also as flavoring agent. It is an active component of perfumes and printing inks. It is also employed as an extractant for the preparation of antibiotics, vitamins and hormones.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with cold water and methanol.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -73°C |
Density | 0.87 |
Boiling Point | 87°C to 89°C |
Flash Point | 4°C (39°F) |
Odor | Ester-like |
Linear Formula | CH3CO2CH(CH3)2 |
Refractive Index | 1.377 |
Quantity | 2500 mL |
UN Number | UN1220 |
Beilstein | 1740761 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10239280 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | L09337.AK,L09337.AU,L09337.0F |
10239279 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | L09337.AK,L09337.AU,L09337.0F |
10240628 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | L09337.AK,L09337.AU,L09337.0F |
10247295 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/07/2023 | L09337.AK,L09337.AU,L09337,L09337.0F |
10245369 | Certificate of Analysis | 16/01/2023 | L09337.AK,L09337.AU,L09337.0F |
Safety and Handling


- Isopropyl acetate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isopropyl acetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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