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Product Name: Methyl acetate
Synonyms: Acetate de methyle;
acetatedemethyle;
acetatedemethyle(french);
ethanoicacid,methylester;
Ethyl ester of monoacetic acid
CAS: 79-20-9

Product Categories: Organics;Analytical Chemistry;
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (GC Standard);Standard Materials for GC;
mp -98 °C
bp 57-58 °C(lit.)
density 0.932 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 2.55 (vs air)
vapor pressure 165 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.361(lit.)
FEMA 2676
Fp 3.2 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
Water Solubility 250 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,6008
BRN 1736662
Stability: Stable. Extremely flammable - readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and wide explosion limits. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, nitrates. May be moisture sensitive.

Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,Xi
Risk Statements 11-36-66-67
Safety Statements 16-26-29-33

Chemical Properties colourless liquid with a pleasant odour
General Description A clear colorless liquid with a fragrant odor. Moderately toxic. Flash point 14°F. Vapors heavier than air.
Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Water soluble.

Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 73.0706

HS code: 2915390000