Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Why is ethyl ethanoate in nail varnish not extracted from fruit like apples and banans?

ethyl ethanoate occurs naturally in apples and banans.Why is ethyl ethanoate in nail varnish not extracted from fruit like apples and banans?
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ethyl ethanoate





Colourless liquid prepared by adding a mixture of alcohol and ethanoic acid to a mixture of alcohol and strong sulphuric acid, the whole being heated to 140掳C/284掳F. It is the most common member of the esters. Ethyl ethanoate is characterized by a pleasant fruity odour and was formerly used for flavouring sweets and wines, and in perfumes. It is also a useful solvent. It is also known as ethyl acetate.





P.S. ethanoic acid is acetic acid (what makes vinegar sour)





Perhaps if it does exist in apples and bananas, it is in minute quantities and easier to obtain elsewhere?

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