Methyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

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Applications
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-20-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.079
• MDL Number: MFCD00008711
• InChI Key: KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tereton, devoton, acetic acid, methyl ester, methyl ethanoate, acetic acid methyl ester, methylacetat, acetate de methyle, methylacetaat, methyl acetic ester, octan metylu
• PubChem CID: 6584
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77700
• IUPAC Name: methyl acetate
• SMILES: CC(=O)OC

• Melting Point: -98°C
• Density: 0.934
• Boiling Point: 56°C to 58°C
• Flash Point: −10°C (14°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.362
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1231
• Beilstein: 1736662
• Merck Index: 14,6008
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H319-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H319-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ACETATE
EINECSNumber	201-185-2
RTECSNumber	AI9100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only