... COLORLESS LIQUID FRUITY & BRANDY AROMA Ethyl acetate (systematically, ethyl ethanoate, commonly abbreviated EtOAc or EA ... in glues, nail polish removers, and cigarettes. Ethyl acetate is the ester of ethanol and acetic ... large scale for use as a solvent.Ethyl acetate is used primarily as a solvent ... used in paints as an activator or hardener. Ethyl acetate is present in confectionery, perfumes, and ...