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

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

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only