"On Whether Ethyl Acetate is a Volatile Organic Compound"

It is now doubtful whether ethyl acetate is a volatile organic compound (VOC). Those who cover volatile organic compounds have the characteristics of high vapor pressure and volatility at room temperature and pressure.

Ethyl acetate is active. Looking at its physical properties, the boiling point is quite low. At room temperature, it is easy to change from liquid to gaseous state and escape between air. Its molecular structure contains specific functional groups, which makes the intermolecular force relatively weak, which is the reason for its volatility.

Considering the chemical principle, ethyl acetate is often used as a solvent in common chemical reaction environments, and its gradual volatilization can often be observed during the reaction process. According to the experimental data, its volatilization rate is considerable under certain temperature and humidity conditions.

In summary, according to its physical properties, chemical behavior and experimental results, ethyl acetate is a volatile organic compound (VOC).