8.09711

Methyl acetate

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Methyl acetate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 79-20-9
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• MDL number: MFCD00008711
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 201-185-2

Properties

• vapor pressure: 217 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 455 °C
• potency: >5000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rat)
• expl. lim.: 3.1-16 % (v/v)
• pH: 7
• bp: 56-58 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -98 °C
• transition temp: flash point -13 °C
• solubility: 250 g/L
• density: 0.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: no temp limit
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O2/c1-3(4)5-2/h1-2H3
• InChI key: KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Adaptable heat pump-assisted dividing-wall column design for intensified downstream processing of bio-propionic acid: This article describes the esterification and separation processes in which methyl acetate is used to achieve higher purity levels in chemical production. This method enhances the recovery of methyl acetate at a purity of 99.9% (T Janković, AJJ Straathof, AA Kiss - Separation and Purification Technology, 2024 - Elsevier) (Source).
• Beta-irradiation of biomass in the presence of 1-alkyl-3-methyl-imidazolium ionic liquids: Discusses the unexpected product formation during the beta-irradiation of biomass, where methyl acetate plays a crucial role in the chemical reactions of biomass conversion processes (AF Lehrhofer, M Bacher, H Hettegger, S Böhmdorfer - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer) (Source).
• Supramolecular Gels Based on C3-Symmetric Amides: Explores the application of methyl acetate in the formation of supramolecular gels aimed at environmental applications such as anion-sensing and dye removal from water, demonstrating its versatility in advanced material science (G Kuppadakkath, SS Jayabhavan, KK Damodaran - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com) (Source).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.932 - 0.934
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H319 - H336
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 8.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -13 °C - closed cup