Methyl acetate (also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester and methyl ethanoate) is a carboxylate ester with the chemical formula CH3COOCH3. It is a clear, flammable liquid that has a pleasant odor similar to some types of adhesives or lacquers.
Applications:
Methyl acetate is mainly used as an effective solvent for the production of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resins, greases, synthetic leathers and perfumes
No. | Parameter | Test Method | Limit |
1 | Appearance | Visual Inspection | Colorless |
2 | Purity, %wt | ASTM E202 | Min. 99 |
3 | Monoethylene Glycol, %wt | ASTM E202 | Max.0.05 |
4 | Triethylene Glycol, %wt | ASTM E202 | Max.0.05 |
5 | Water, %wt | ASTM E203 | Max. 0.08 |
6 | Acidity as Acetic Acid, ppm wt | ASTM D1613 | Max. 10 |
7 | SP.Gr. , at 20/20 °C | ASTM D891 | 1.1175- 1.1195 |
8 | Color, pt-co | ASTM D1209 | Max. 10 |
9 | Distillation range at 760mmHg, 5%-95% vol | ASTM D1078 | Min. 242 Max. 250 |
Methyl Acetate
Methyl acetate (also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester and methyl ethanoate) is a carboxylate ester with the chemical formula CH3COOCH3. It is a clear, flammable liquid that has a pleasant odor similar to some types of adhesives or lacquers.
Features
Methyl acetate (also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester and methyl ethanoate) is a carboxylate ester with the chemical formula CH3COOCH3. It is a clear, flammable liquid that has a pleasant odor similar to some types of adhesives or lacquers.
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