Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives.
Employed in the production of cleaning agents and degreasers. - Environmental Use: Used as a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) solvent in environmentally friendly formulations.
- Consumer Products: Found in some cleaning solutions and industrial solvents.
Where is TBAc Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the esterification of tert-butanol with acetic acid.
- Consumer Products: Found in paints, coatings, and cleaning solutions.