cellosolve acetatecas#: 111-15-9synonym: cellosolve acetate; ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetatebutyl cellosolve acetate solvent is a high boiling, slow evaporating solvent that has limited water solubility, but is miscible with alcohols and ketones. Because it exhibits good compatibility with various coatings resins, butyl cellosolve acetate solvent is used in many coatings applicationschemical formula: c6h12o3physical state and appearance: liquid. (liquid.)color: colorlesssolubility: soluble in cold water, hot water.