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Methyl acetate, 99%

CAS: 79-20-9 | C3H6O2 | 74.079 g/mol

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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 metyluShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 6584
ChEBI CHEBI:77700
IUPAC Name methyl acetate
SMILES CC(=O)OC
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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H319-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H319-H336

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

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