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Item
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CAS No.
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79-20-9
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Other Names
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Acetic acid methyl ester
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MF
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C3H6O2
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EINECS No.
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201-185-2
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Place of Origin
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China
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Shandong
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Grade Standard
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Industrial Grade
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Purity
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99.5%min
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Appearance
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clear and transparent liquid
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Application
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plastics, paints
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Brand Name
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CASNOCHEM
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Boiling point
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56.8 ºC
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Density
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0.932 g/cm³
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Color
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Colourless Transparent
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Molecular Weight
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74.08
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Package
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180kg/drum
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Melting point
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-98 ºC
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Methyl acetate
, also affectionately recognized in the industry as
MeOAc
,
acetic acid methyl ester
or more commonly,
methyl ethanoate
, is a widely acknowledged carboxylate
ester
with the intriguing formula of CH
3
COOCH
3
. It's a flammable liquid known for its uniquely pleasant aroma reminiscent of certain
glues
and nail polish removers. Methyl acetate finds occasional use as a versatile
solvent
, appreciated for being weakly polar and
lipophilic
, although its closely related counterpart
ethyl acetate
is more prevalently used due to its lower toxicity and water solubility. Nonetheless, methyl acetate boasts a
solubility
of 25% in water at room temperature, which significantly increases at higher temperatures.
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Test Description
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Specification
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Appearance
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Transparent liquid
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Purity%
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99.5
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Density,g/cm3
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0.92-0.94
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Chromaticity(in Hazen)(Pt-Co),≤
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10
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Moisture,%≤
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0.050
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Acidity(as acetic acid),%≤
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0.010
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Total amount of aldehydes and ketones,%≤
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0.010
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1. Methyl acetate stands out as a swift drying solvent perfect for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, extensively used in the formulation of paints and coatings.
2. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the production of artificial leather and spices, while also serving as an efficient extractant for oil.
3. It is further employed as a pivotal raw material in dye manufacturing.
4. In research settings, it is indispensable as a standard material and solvent for chromatographic analysis, and it facilitates the separation of lithium chloride from alkali metal chloride, as well as the synthesis of delightful spices.