Ethyl acetate is a common solvent used industrially for agrochemicals, inks, cosmetics, and adhesives. Although it is extremely flammable, it is not classified as dangerous for the environment. In this reaction, ethyl acetate was used in the extraction of product 18.

 

Rhodia: Member of the Solvay Group. http://www.solvay.com/en/binaries/Ethyl_acetate_GPS_rev0_June12_RHD-139545.pdf

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