CAS 79-20-9 Methyl acetate, also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester or methyl ethanoate, is a carboxylate ester with the formula CH3COOCH3, is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity, sweet smell. It is a versatile chemical that has a number of different uses. It is a flammable liquid with a characteristically pleasant smell reminiscent of some glues and nail polish removers.
Methyl acetate (cas no 79 20 9) is occasionally used as a solvent, being weakly polar and lipophilic, but its close relative ethyl acetate is a more common solvent being less toxic and less soluble in water. Methyl acetate has a solubility of 25% in water at room temperature. At elevated temperature its solubility in water is much higher.

What products contain methyl acetate chemical (CAS 79-20-9)?
You can find it in:
- Industrial and automotive paints, lacquers and varnishes.
- Wood stains and sealers
- Industrial-grade adhesives and glues
- Paint strippers and graffiti removers
- Some cleaning and degreasing products
- Certain ink formulations
- As a flavouring agent in processed foods (in trace amounts).
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