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tert-Butyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
tert-Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners, industrial cleaners and coating blends It is also used as a process solvent for chemical reactions and polymerization. In synthetic organic chemistry, it is used as a tert-butyl group. It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and synthetic flavorings.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
tert-Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners, industrial cleaners and coating blends It is also used as a process solvent for chemical reactions and polymerization. In synthetic organic chemistry, it is used as a tert-butyl group. It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and synthetic flavorings.
Solubility
Miscible with ether and ethanol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -62°C |
Density | 0.863 |
Boiling Point | 94°C to 96°C |
Flash Point | 4°C (39°F) |
Linear Formula | CH3CO2C(CH3)3 |
Refractive Index | 1.3865 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1123 |
Beilstein | 1699506 |
Merck Index | 14,1537 |
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