Method of making ethyl acetate
If you want to make ethyl acetate, you should know its quality and method first. Ethyl acetate has a fruity aroma and is a colorless liquid, which is used in chemical industry.

The method of making it is to use acetic acid and ethanol as materials, add concentrated sulfuric acid as catalyst, and place it in a round-bottomed flask. The flask is equipped with a thermometer, a reflux condenser tube, and heated at a controlled temperature.

When heating, pay attention to the temperature. It is appropriate to slowly heat up to about 140 degrees, so that acetic acid and ethanol can be esterified. The corresponding formula is: acetic acid and ethanol, promoted by concentrated sulfuric acid, form ethyl acetate and water.

Should be completed, the product is purified by separation and distillation. First, the liquid is separated, the acid in the lower layer is removed, and the liquid containing ethyl acetate in the upper layer is obtained. Then distilled, and the fraction of 78 to 80 degrees can be collected to obtain pure ethyl acetate.

When making, abide by regulations, prevent acid splashing, and strictly control the temperature and time to maintain the yield and quality. In this way, the best amount of ethyl acetate can be obtained for all needs.