METHYL ACETATE
METHYL ACETATE For Synthesis
Short Name: METHYL ACETATE
Synonym: Acetic acid methyl ester
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101539
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
CAS No.
79-20-9
HS Code
2915.3940
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Pleasant, fruity odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-98 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
454°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
flammable
Flash point [°C]
-13 °C
Boiling point [°C]
57 - 58 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
57°C
Final boiling point [°C]
58 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
217 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
2.8
Density [g/cm3]
0.9342
Solubility in water [% weight]
32g/100g water @ 20C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
0.18
Explosion limits -upper [%]
16%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Assay
Min 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.932 - 0.934
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.3605 - 1.3620
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1231
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338