What is the CAS number of methyl acetate?
The CAS number for methyl acetate is 79-20-9.
Methyl acetate has limited solubility in water but good to excellent solubility in most common organic solvents. Methyl ethanoate dissolves a wide range of resins, including many acrylics, vinyls, epoxies, polyurethanes, polyesters, phenolics, and cellulosics. However, it does not dissolve rubber or polyvinyl chloride.
CAS number: 79-20-9
What is another name for methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9)?
Synonyms: methyl ethanoate, Acetic acid methyl ester, MeOAc.
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What is Methyl acetate Used for?
Industry uses of methyl acetate involve the reaction of carbonylation to produce acetic anhydride. It is also used in paint and coating adhesives, lubricants, intermediates, processing aids and as a solvent in paint, glue, nail polish and graffiti removers.
Methyl ethanoate (CAS 79-20-9) is also used as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of chlorophacinone, diphacinone, fenfluramine, o-methoxyphenylacetone, p-methoxyphenylacetone, methyl cinnamate, methyl cyanoacetate, methyldopa, and phenylacetone and in the manufacturing of cellulose adhesives and perfumes.
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