Methylacetate

Methylacetate Basic information
Product Name:Methylacetate
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CAS:79-20-9
MF:C3H6O2
MW:74.08
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Mol File:79-20-9.mol
Methylacetate Structure
Methylacetate Chemical Properties
Melting point -98.0°C
Boiling point 57-58 °C
density 0.9342
vapor density 2.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure 217 hPa
refractive index 1.3605-1.3620
Fp -13°C
form Liquid
color Clear colorless
OdorPleasant, fruity odour
explosive limit3-16 %(V
Water Solubility 319 g/l at 20 °C
Safety Information
Risk Statements 11-36-66-67
Safety Statements 16-26-29-33
RIDADR 1231
Autoignition Temperature454°C
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup II
MSDS Information
Methylacetate Usage And Synthesis
DefinitionChEBI: Methyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (57 ℃) colourless, flammable liquid, it is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a fragrance and an EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor. It is an acetate ester, a methyl ester and a volatile organic compound.
Methylacetate Preparation Products And Raw materials
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