Isopropyl Acetate CAS 108-21-4

Isopropyl acetate is a colorless transparent liquid with a pleasant fruity aroma. It is slightly soluble in water and can be miscible with most solvents such as alcohols, ketones and ethers.

Isopropyl acetate is rich in organic acids and has the unique ability to dissolve and decompose many substances with which it is in direct contact. From the 17th century it was used as a substitute for nitric acid in nitric acid factories because it was cheaper, relatively harmless and easy to produce.

It can be found in many household products such as antifreeze, household cleaners and deodorants. Isopropyl acetate is considered one of the best solvents used in industry because it has no taste or odor.