Solvents and alcohols
Ethyl acetate vs acetone
Ethyl acetate (C4H8O2, CAS 141-78-6) and acetone (C3H6O, CAS 67-64-1) are both listed under synthetic aroma chemicals.
Ethyl acetate has a molar mass of 88.11 g/mol, acetone 58.08 g/mol.
Measured boiling points are 77.1 °C for ethyl acetate and 56.1 °C for acetone.
Both carry the GHS signal word Danger.
Data last updated 7 October 2026
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Name in our database | Ethyl acetate | Acetone |
| CAS number | 141-78-6 | 67-64-1 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O2 | C3H6O |
| Molar mass | 88.11 g/mol | 58.08 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | ethyl acetate | propan-2-one |
| EC number | 205-500-4 | 200-662-2 |
| Physical properties | ||
| Appearance | Clear, volatile | Colorless volatile liquid |
| Melting point | -83.8 °C | -94.9 °C |
| Boiling point | 77.1 °C | 56.1 °C |
| Density | 0.9003 g/cm³ at 20 °C | 0.7845 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Flash point | -4 °C | -17 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 8.0 × 10⁺⁴ mg/L at 25 °C | Miscible with water |
| LogP (octanol/water)Computed from the structure | 0.57 | 0.6 |
| Safety (GHS) | ||
| Signal word | Danger | Danger |
| Pictograms | ||
| Hazard statements |
|
|
| UN number | UN 1173 | UN 1090 |
| Uses and classification | ||
| Uses and functions |
|
|
| Category | Flavors and fragrances › Synthetic aroma chemicals | Petrochemicals and solvents › Ketone and ester solvents |
| HS code | 291531Ethyl acetate | 291411Acetone |
| Market on CompoundList | ||
| Suppliers | 753 suppliers | Trading restricted on CompoundList |
| Supplier countries | 67 countries, most in India, China, United States | Not recorded |
| Price rangeOnly prices set by suppliers who manage their own profile | Price on request | Not recorded |
Measured and computed values as shown on each chemical page, plus live listings on CompoundList. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Safety data is a summary, not an SDS.
Acetone
More comparisons
Other common chemical pairs, compared the same way.