⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Methyl Acetate is an organic ester used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and cleaning products due to its pleasant odor and volatility.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of resins, plastics, and other chemicals.
- Paints and Coatings: Applied as a solvent in the formulation of paints, varnishes, and lacquers.
- Printing Inks: Used in printing inks for its solvency and quick evaporation properties.
- Cleaning Products: Used in industrial cleaning products to dissolve oils and greases.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Pleasant, fruity odor
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
Boiling Point
56.9 °C
Density
0.933 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Flash Point
-4 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be stored away from heat and sparks
IUPAC Name
methyl acetate
Summenformel
C3H6O2
Molekulargewicht
74.08 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OC
InChIKey
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.