⚠️ 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
SMILES
CC(=O)OC
InChIKey
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.