Methyl Acetate
General Info  
CAS Number:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Classifications:
79-20-9
C3H6O2                                                
74.08
Ester, Solvent

Synonyms:
MeAc; acetic acid, methyl ester; methyl ethanoate; ethanoic acid, methyl ester

Description:
Colorless liquid with a fruity characteristic "ester" odor.
Water solubility, grams/liter
Density, grams per milliliter
Pounds per gallon
Boiling point
Flash point (closed cup)
Freezing point
250
0.930
7.75
57°C                                                                      
--10°C
--98°C

Product Uses
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in fast drying paints such as lacquers. It is also a solvent for waste film in the production of cellulosic adhesives. Methyl acetate is a perfume solvent. It is a reaction solvent in dye production.

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number: 607-021-00-X
EINECS Number: 201-185-2
UN Number: 1231

Manufacturing Sites
Region                                          City
North America
Europe                                          Germany Frankfurt Hoecst
Asia

Packaging
Bulk, Drums

Other Information
Structure:


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