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Methyl Acetate AR
Acetic Acid Methyl Ester

Product Code.
01702
Grade
Purity
99%
CAS No.
79-20-9
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
74.08
H.S.Code
2915.39400
Shelf Life
60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear colorless
Odour
Pleasant, fruity odour
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-98.0°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
454°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-13°C
Boiling point [°C]
57 - 58 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
217 hPa
Vapour density
2.8
Relative density, liquid (water=1)
0.934 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Solubility in water
319 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C
log Pow: 0.18
Explosion limits - upper [%]
16 %(V
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3 %(V)

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Assay (GC area %)
Min 99.0%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.932 - 0.934
Non volatile matter
Max 0.01%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.005%
Methanol (CH3OH)
Max 0.2%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.3%

Safety Information and 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
Risk Statement: 11-36-66-67
Safety Statement: 16-26-29-33