Ethyl Acetate (systematically ethyl ethanoate, commonly abbreviated as EtOAc, ETAC, or EA) is the organic compound with the elegant chemical formula CH3CO2CH2CH3, which is beautifully simplified to C4H8O2. This flammable, colorless liquid exhibits a delightful sweet fragrance reminiscent of pear drops) and finds its versatile applications in glues, nail polish removers, and in the delicate decaffeination process of tea and coffee. Ethyl acetate is the ester derived from ethanol and acetic acid; it is meticulously manufactured on a grand scale for its prominent role as a solvent.