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Methyl acetate, 99%
Description
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.
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Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -98°C |
| Boiling Point | 56°C to 58°C |
| Flash Point | −10°C (14°F) |
| Odor | Pleasant |
| Quantity | 1000 mL |
| UN Number | UN1231 |
| Beilstein | 1736662 |
| Merck Index | 14,6008 |
| Formula Weight | 74.08 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
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Safety and Handling
- Methyl acetate
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl acetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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