On the difference between acetone and ethyl acetate
The solvent of the world, acetone and ethyl acetate, are both commonly used. The characteristics of the two are different, and the application is also special.

Acetone is active and volatile very quickly. Its taste is pungent, people smell it, feel spicy and strong. In terms of solubility, many organic substances can be dissolved, such as resins, rubbers and the like, so it is often used in industry to decontaminate and dilute coatings, and the quick-drying effect is very good. Because of its rapid volatilization, it is used in poorly ventilated places, and it is easy to gather in the air. In case of open flames, it will burn, and it is dangerous.

Ethyl acetate has a fragrant taste, people smell it, and it feels fresh and elegant. The rate of volatilization is slower than that of acetone. The solubility is also wide, but it prefers to dissolve certain natural products and polymers. In the food industry, it can be used as a fragrance to increase the aroma of food; in the pharmaceutical field, it is often used as a solvent to prepare drugs. Although it can also be burned, the ignition point is higher than that of acetone, and the safety is slightly better.

The physical property difference between the two stems from the structure. Acetone molecule, the carbonyl group is methyl at both ends; ethyl acetate has an ester group, containing carbonyl and ethoxy groups. Different structures, polarity and boiling point are different. Acetone has a slightly stronger polarity, with a boiling point of about 56.5 ° C; ethyl acetate has a slightly weaker polarity, with a boiling point of about 77 ° C.

When using both, be sure to pay attention to the environment and needs. For quick-drying and strong dissolution, acetone is appropriate; heavy odor is mild, high safety, and ethyl acetate Good understanding of the differences, can be applied, avoid harm and profit, in industry and life.