8.09711
Methyl acetate
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Methyl acetate
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About This Item
grade
synthesis grade
Quality Level
vapor pressure
217 hPa ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
455 °C
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)
expl. lim.
3.1-16 % (v/v)
dilution
(for synthesis)
pH
7
bp
56-58 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-98 °C
transition temp
flash point -13 °C
solubility
250 g/L
density
0.93 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
no temp limit
SMILES string
O(C)C(=O)C
InChI
1S/C3H6O2/c1-3(4)5-2/h1-2H3
InChI key
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Adaptable heat pump-assisted dividing-wall column design for intensified downstream processing of bio-propionic acid: This article describes the esterification and separation processes in which methyl acetate is used to achieve higher purity levels in chemical production. This method enhances the recovery of methyl acetate at a purity of 99.9% (T Janković, AJJ Straathof, AA Kiss - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier) (Source).
- Beta-irradiation of biomass in the presence of 1-alkyl-3-methyl-imidazolium ionic liquids: Discusses the unexpected product formation during the beta-irradiation of biomass, where methyl acetate plays a crucial role in the chemical reactions of biomass conversion processes (AF Lehrhofer, M Bacher, H Hettegger, S Böhmdorfer - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer) (Source).
- Supramolecular Gels Based on C3-Symmetric Amides: Explores the application of methyl acetate in the formation of supramolecular gels aimed at environmental applications such as anion-sensing and dye removal from water, demonstrating its versatility in advanced material science (G Kuppadakkath, SS Jayabhavan, KK Damodaran - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com) (Source).
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.932 - 0.934
Identity (IR): passes test
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Central nervous system
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Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
8.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
-13 °C - closed cup
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 8097112500 | 04022536402277 |
| 8097111000 | 04022536402260 |