On the difference between ethyl acetate and acetone
Ethyl acetate and acetone are both common substances in organic chemistry, but there are many differences in their properties and uses.

First of all, its physical properties. Ethyl acetate has a special aromatic odor, clear and transparent color, and is liquid. Its boiling point is about 77 ° C, and its relative density is less than that of water. Acetone has a special odor and is also a colorless and transparent liquid, but its boiling point is lower, about 56.5 ° C, more volatile, and its relative density is also less than that of water. However, compared with ethyl acetate, the two have their own differences in physical properties such as volatility and boiling point.

Looking at chemical properties again. Ethyl acetate is an ester compound that can undergo hydrolysis reaction to form acetic acid and ethanol under acidic conditions; under alkaline conditions, hydrolysis is more thorough to form acetate and ethanol. Acetone is a ketone with typical ketone chemical properties and can be added to a variety of nucleophilic reagents, such as hydrocyanic acid to form cyanohydrin. The two have different chemical properties due to differences in molecular structure.

In terms of uses, ethyl acetate is often used as an organic solvent and is widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives and other industries. Because of its good solubility and moderate volatilization rate, it is conducive to the production and use of related products. In addition, in the fragrance industry, it is also often used as a fragrance ingredient. Acetone is also an excellent organic solvent with excellent solubility to a variety of organic compounds. It is mostly used as a solvent in industrial production such as plastics, rubber, and fibers to dissolve polymers or clean them. And because of its rapid volatilization, it is also frequently used in some processes that require rapid drying.

In summary, although ethyl acetate and acetone are both common organic compounds, their physical properties, chemical properties, and uses are significantly different. In many fields such as chemical production and scientific research experiments, the differences between the two can be reasonably selected and achieve twice the result with half the effort.