what is Methyl Acetate cas no 79-20-9?
Methyl acetate cas no 79-20-9, also referred to as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester or methyl ethanoate, is a carboxylate ester typically used as a solvent.
What are the properties of methyl acetate chemical?
Physical Properties:
Boiling Point: ~57°C (134.6°F) - A key characteristic, making it a low-boiling, volatile solvent.
Melting Point: -98°C
Density: 0.93 g/cm³ (lighter than water)
Flash Point: -10°C, classified as a highly flammable liquid.
Solubility: Miscible with most organic solvents (e.g., alcohols, ketones, ethers). Moderately soluble in water (~25 g/100 mL at 20°C), and water is also soluble in methyl acetate.
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| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 99.5 % |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94 |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |


Is methyl acetate a green solvent?
CAS no 79-20-9 methyl acetate is widely considered a green solvent.
Uses
Methyl acetate is mainly used as a volatile and low toxic solvent in glue, paint and nail polish remover.
It is made use of as a conventional material and solvent for chromatographic evaluation in speculative research, and is additionally made use of for the splitting up of lithium chloride and the synthesis of seasonings from alkali steel chlorides.
Methyl acetate (cas no 79-20-9) is a quick drying solvent for nitrocellulose as well as cellulose acetate used in paint layers. It is additionally made use of in the manufacture of man-made natural leather and flavors and also as an extractant for oils and also fats. It is likewise a resources for the manufacture of dyes and medicines.
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