METHYL ACETATE

METHYL ACETATE For Synthesis

Acetic acid methyl ester

Article No.

4606B

Grade

For Synthesis

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 odor

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-98 °C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

454°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

flammable

Flash point [°C]

-13 °C

Boiling point [°C]

57 - 58 °C

Initial boiling point [°C]

57°C

Final boiling point [°C]

58 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

217 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour density

2.8

Density [g/cm3]

0.9342

Solubility in water [% weight]

32g/100g water @ 20C

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

0.18

Explosion limits - upper [%]

16%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
25 Liters (0025K)
200 Liters (0200K)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.932 - 0.934
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)	1.3605 - 1.3620

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

Revision Date : 13-Feb-2023

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