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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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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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Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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