What is Methyl acetate CAS 79-20-9?
Methyl acetate CAS 79-20-9 is a chemical compound that belongs to the carboxylic acid esters and is mainly used industrially as a solvent. The substance is a by-product of the large-scale production of acetic acid from methanol. In addition, acid-catalyzed processes of esterification of acetic acid and methanol are used to produce the compound. Natural occurrences of small amounts of the substance include fruits, orchids and the coffee plant.
CAS number: 79-20-9
Synonyms: methyl ethanoate, Acetic acid methyl ester, MeOAc.
Structure:
The molecular formula of methyl acetate is C3H6O2.
The structural formula can be represented as CH3COOCH3.
What is the IUPAC name for CH3COOCH3?
Methyl acetate.
Is methyl acetate a strong base?
CAS 79-20-9 Methyl acetate is a neutral compound. Esters like methyl acetate are generally unreactive as acids or bases. However, they can undergo hydrolysis (splitting by water) in the presence of strong acids or bases to form their parent acid and alcohol-but the ester itself is not basic.
What is Methyl acetate Used for?
Methyl acetate (cas no 79-20-9) is a commonly used organic solvent, widely applied in industries such as paints, coatings, adhesives, glues, dyes, synthetic resins, and fragrances.
It can also be used as a solvent for certain ionic liquids.
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