Methyl acetate
أسيتات الميثيل · Essigsäuremethylester · Αιθανικός μεθυλεστέρας · Acetato de metilo · متیل استات · Acétate de méthyle · मिथाइल एसिटेट · Acetato di metile · 酢酸メチル · 메틸 아세테이트 · Methylacetaat · Octan metylu
| CAS | 79-20-9 |
|---|---|
| EC | 201-185-2 |
| UN | 1231 |
| Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molar mass | 74.08 g/mol |
| LEL | 3.1 % vol |
| UEL | 16.0 % vol |
| Flash point | -10 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 505 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.56 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H319, H336 |
Methyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (57 C) colourless, flammable liquid, it is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. Methyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a fragrant odor. Moderately toxic. Flash point 14 °F.