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
1AppearanceVisual Inspection Colorless
2Purity, %wt ASTM E202 Min. 99
3Monoethylene Glycol, %wt ASTM E202 Max.0.05
4Triethylene Glycol, %wt ASTM E202 Max.0.05
5Water, %wt ASTM E203 Max. 0.08
6Acidity as Acetic Acid, ppm wt ASTM D1613 Max. 10
7SP.Gr. , at 20/20 °C ASTM D891 1.1175- 1.1195
8Color, pt-co ASTM D1209 Max. 10
9Distillation 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.