Isopropyl Acetate 99.98% ACS Grade

Product Overview

Isopropyl Acetate 99.98% ACS Grade is a high-purity, fast-evaporating ester solvent characterized by an aromatic odor and clear, colorless appearance. As a key processing agent in chemical synthesis and laboratory analysis, this product provides consistent quality for sensitive workflows. Alliance Chemical sources and distributes this material to meet rigorous analytical specifications — ensuring minimal impurities that could interfere with delicate chemical reactions or standard research operations. With its high assay concentration of 99.98%, it represents the standard of purity for demanding industrial sectors.

This organic solvent is highly valued for its excellent solvency power across a wide variety of resins, polymers, and oils. Because it exhibits moderate volatility and a rapid evaporation rate, it functions efficiently in coatings, extraction processes, and specialized cleaning applications. Our Isopropyl Acetate is packaged in secure, high-density containers designed to maintain its high purity from our Texas facility directly to your facility. We provide comprehensive documentation, including a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided with every order to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Why This Grade

Selecting ACS Grade Isopropyl Acetate with a minimum 99.98% concentration is critical for processes where even minor water or trace metal contamination cannot be tolerated. In analytical laboratories, standard industrial grades containing higher water content or free alcohols can compromise chromatography baselines and invalidate spectroscopic analyses. Utilizing this ultra-pure grade ensures that your chemical analyses remain precise and reproducible, preserving the integrity of expensive laboratory instruments and raw materials.

When lower-grade solvents are introduced into delicate synthesis or extraction workflows, common failure modes include unintended side reactions, reduced product yield, and catalyst poisoning. Traces of moisture or acidity in non-ACS grades can hydrolyze the ester back into isopropyl alcohol and acetic acid, altering the reaction stoichiometry. By standardizing on this 99.98% high-purity ester, industrial manufacturers avoid costly production downtime and ensure consistent batch-to-batch quality across all manufacturing operations.

Industrial Applications

• Serving as a highly efficient extraction solvent in the isolation and purification of organic compounds and active chemical ingredients.
• Acting as a fast-evaporating solvent carrier in high-performance printing inks, architectural coatings, and industrial wood finishes.
• Utilized in analytical laboratories as a high-purity mobile phase component for liquid chromatography and other spectroscopic testing methods.
• Employed in the manufacturing of synthetic resins, polymers, and adhesive formulations requiring controlled evaporation profiles and high solvency.
• Functioning as a specialized cleaning and degreasing agent for precision electronics and sensitive optical components in manufacturing environments.

Hazmat & Shipping

Isopropyl Acetate 99.98% ACS Grade is classified as a hazardous material for transportation. It must be shipped and handled in accordance with DOT regulations as UN1220, Hazard Class 3, Packing Group II. The proper shipping name is Isopropyl acetate, and the product is marked with the signal word Danger. Due to its highly flammable nature, transport requires specialized ground shipping methods to ensure safe delivery to your facility. We strictly adhere to all hazmat packaging guidelines, ensuring each shipment is properly labeled and documented before leaving our distribution center.

Safe handling of this solvent requires appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by its GHS hazard classifications. To mitigate risks associated with flammability (H225), eye irritation (H319), and inhalation risks (H336), personnel must wear nitrile or chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles with side shields, and work in well-ventilated areas or under a fume hood. In cases of insufficient ventilation, an approved organic vapor respirator is necessary. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided with every order for comprehensive safety protocols and protective gear requirements.

Handling & Storage

Store Isopropyl Acetate in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, open flames, and ignition hazards. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Ideal storage temperatures should remain below 77°F to minimize vapor accumulation. This compound is compatible with stainless steel, aluminum, and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers, but can degrade certain plastics and rubbers. Keep separated from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases to prevent hazardous chemical reactions.

Order & Documentation

Alliance Chemical provides streamlined distribution for all your chemical requirements, from laboratory-scale packaging to bulk quantities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available upon request for every lot to verify purity and compliance with ACS standards. Ready to secure your supply? Please feel free to Request a Quote for bulk pricing or Download the SDS to review detailed technical and safety specifications. We also invite you to browse our full range of high-purity esters for other industrial applications.

Why Buy from Alliance Chemical

Since 1997, Alliance Chemical has supplied premium industrial chemicals from Taylor, Texas under CAGE Code 1LT50, with a COA and SDS included on every order. For industrial use only.