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Methyl acetate (79-20-9)

Identification
Name:Methyl acetate
Synonyms:Acetic acid methyl ester
CAS:79-20-9
EINECS: 201-185-2
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
InChI: InChI=1/C3H6O2/c1-3(4)5-2/h1-2H3
Molecular Structure: (C3H6O2) Acetic acid methyl ester
Properties
Transport:UN 1231
Density:0.932
Stability:Stable. Extremely flammable - readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and wide explosion limits. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, nitrates. May be moisture sensitive.
Refractive index:1.36-1.362
Solubility:250 g/l
Appearance:Clear liquid
Specification:

??Methyl acetate (CAS NO.79-20-9), also known as methyl ethanoate or acetic acid methyl ester , is a clear, flammable liquid with a characteristic, not unpleasant smell.?

Report:

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Packinggroup: II
Storage Temperature: Flammables area
Color: COLORLESS, VOLATILE LIQUID
Safety Data
Hazard Symbols F:Flammable