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Methyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAL144750F
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Quantity:
500 mL
2500 mL
79-20-9
C3H6O2
74.079
MFCD00008711
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
tereton, devoton, acetic acid, methyl ester, methyl ethanoate, acetic acid methyl ester, methylacetat, acetate de methyle, methylacetaat, methyl acetic ester, octan metylu
6584
CHEBI:77700
methyl acetate
CC(=O)OC
79-20-9
C3H6O2
74.079
MFCD00008711
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
tereton, devoton, acetic acid, methyl ester, methyl ethanoate, acetic acid methyl ester, methylacetat, acetate de methyle, methylacetaat, methyl acetic ester, octan metylu
6584
CHEBI:77700
methyl acetate
CC(=O)OC

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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 2500 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
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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

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