METHYL ACETATE

METHYL ACETATE AR

Acetic Acid Methyl Ester

Article No.

4606A

Grade

Purity

99%

CAS No.

79-20-9

Molecular Formula

C₃H₆O₂

Molecular Weight

74.08

H.S. Code

2915.3940

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear colorless

Odour

Pleasant, fruity odour

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-98.0°C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

454°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Flammable

Flash point [°C]

-13°C

Boiling point [°C]

57 - 58 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

217 hPa

Vapour density

2.8

Relative density, liquid (water=1)

0.934 g/cm3 at 25 °C

Solubility in water

319 g/l at 20 °C

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

log Pow: 0.18

Explosion limits - upper [%]

16 %(V

Explosion limits -lower [%]

3 %(V)

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99.0%
Identity (IR)	Passes test
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.932 - 0.934
Non-volatile matter	Max 0.01%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)	Max 0.005%
Methanol (CH3OH)	Max 0.2%
Water (by KF)	Max 0.3%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1231
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement: 11-36-66-67
Safety Statement: 16-26-29-33

Revision Date : 02-Apr-2021

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