Ethyl acetate is a commonly used solvent with many unique solvent properties.

Looking at its solubility, ethyl acetate exhibits good solubility to many organic compounds. Substances such as grease and resin can be dissolved in it. This property makes it widely used in coatings, ink manufacturing and other fields. In the production of coatings, with its solubility to various film-forming substances, the coating can be evenly dispersed, thereby ensuring the quality and performance of the coating.

When it comes to volatility, ethyl acetate has good volatility. Under normal temperature environment, it can evaporate quickly, which is advantageous in some processes that require rapid drying. For example, in printing inks, its rapid evaporation can make the ink dry and shape quickly, improving printing efficiency.

Its chemical stability is also worth mentioning. Under normal conditions, ethyl acetate is relatively stable and does not easily react violently with common chemicals. However, under specific acid-base environments or high temperatures, its chemical properties will change. Like under strong alkaline conditions, it will undergo hydrolysis.

In addition, the smell of ethyl acetate is relatively pleasant. Compared with some irritating solvents with strong odor, it is more acceptable to people, which also expands its application range to a certain extent. This advantage is particularly prominent when applied in fields such as food packaging and printing that are in close contact with people.