Eastman™ EAA (Ethyl Acetoacetate)

Application/Uses

- Coatings
- Copromoter
- Copromoters for unsaturated polyesters
- Formaldehyde scavenger
- Pesticides
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pigments
- Solvents for fragrances

Product Description

Eastman™ EAA (Ethyl Acetoacetate) is a colorless liquid having a fruity odor. It is a tautomer at room temperature consisting of approximately 8% enol and 92% keto. It is soluble in water and common organic solvents. It is used as a low color-generating copromoter for unsaturated polyester resins.

Typical Properties

Property	Typical Value, Units
Molecular Weight	130.14
Form	Liquid
Assay	99.5 wt % min.
Specific Gravity@ 20°C/20°C	1.03
Wt/Vol@ 20°C	1.02 kg/L (8.54 lb/gal)
Boiling Point	180.8°C (357.4°F)
Flash PointSetaflash Closed Cup	68°C (157°F)
Freezing Point *a	-43°C (-45°F)
Solubility in Water, @ 20°C in Alcohol in Ether	12 wt % Complete Complete
Melting Point	-45°C
ColorPt-Co	15 max.

*a Crystallizes

Comments

Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

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