Methylacetate Property

Melting point:

-98.0°C

Boiling point:

57-58 °C

Density 

0.9342

vapor density 

2.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

217 hPa

refractive index 

1.3605-1.3620

Flash point:

-13°C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

Odor

Pleasant, fruity odour

explosive limit

3-16 %(V

Water Solubility 

319 g/l at 20 °C

Safety

Risk Statements 

11-36-66-67

Safety Statements 

16-26-29-33

RIDADR 

1231

Autoignition Temperature

454°C

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Methylacetate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (57 ℃) colourless, flammable liquid, it is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a fragrance and an EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor. It is an acetate ester, a methyl ester and a volatile organic compound.