GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid (GHS02), Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; may cause respiratory irritation; may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
UN Number: UN 1123
Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquids)
Packing Group: II
tert-Butyl Acetate CAS 540-88-5
tert-Butyl Acetate Enquiries with GOTATI Chemical
tert-Butyl Acetate (TBAc), CAS 540-88-5, is a solvent used in coatings, adhesives and cleaning formulations. Please provide your intended application and required specification so that the proposed product can be reviewed.
Basic Information of tert-Butyl Acetate
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| CAS No.: | 540-88-5 |
|---|---|
| EC No.: | 208-760-7 |
| Linear Formula: | CH₃COOC(CH₃)₃ |
| Molecular Weight: | 116.16 |
| Appearance: | Transparent Liquid |
| Odor: | Fruity, somewhat ethereal odor. |
| Melting Point: | -62°C |
| Boiling Point: | 98 °C |
| Density: | 0.866 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents such as alcohols, ketones, and ethers. |
| Flash Point: | 60 °F |
| Nature: | Flammable liquid and vapor. |
| RIDADR: | UN 1123 3/PG 2 |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
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Primary Applications of tert-Butyl Acetate
tert-Butyl Acetate's unique combination of properties, including its excellent solvency for a wide range of substances and its relatively fast evaporation rate, makes it a valuable chemical across various industries:
Solvent in Paints, Coatings, and Inks:
It is an effective solvent for various resins, including acrylics, polyurethanes, and cellulosics, used in automotive coatings, industrial paints, and printing inks. Its controlled evaporation rate contributes to smooth film formation and desirable drying characteristics.
Adhesives and Sealants:
tert-Butyl Acetate is used in certain adhesive and sealant formulations to provide good solvency for the polymeric components and to achieve the desired application and curing properties.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate:
It serves as a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, often used as a protecting group for carboxylic acids due to the ease with which the tert-butyl ester can be cleaved.
Chemical Intermediate:
tert-Butyl Acetate is utilized in the production of other chemical compounds, including peroxides and specialty esters.
Cleaning Agent:
Its solvency properties make it suitable for certain industrial cleaning applications.
Urethane Coatings:
It is particularly useful in urethane coating systems due to its ability to dissolve polyurethane resins and its favorable evaporation profile.
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