Methyl acetate, 99+%, Extra Dry, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-20-9
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.08
• 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: -98.0°C
• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 0.9300g/mL
• Boiling Point: 57.4°C
• Flash Point: −10°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. (GC)
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3600 to 1.3620
• Quantity: 1 L
• Beilstein: 02, 224
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.0005 % max.
• Merck Index: 15, 6082
• Specific Gravity: 0.93
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 250g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol and ether
• Viscosity: 0.38 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 99+%
• Grade: Extra Dry
• Physical Form: Solution
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl acetate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only