Synonyms
Acetic acid, methyl ester,Tereton, Methyl ethanoate
Description
Methyl acetate appears as a clear colorless flammable liquid with a fragrant odor. It is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. It is an acetate ester, a methyl ester and a volatile organic compound.Methyl acetate is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a fragrance and an EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor.
Physical&Chemical Properties
- Molecular Formula:CH7NO
- Density:0.945g/cm³
- Boiling Point:153°C
- Solubility:Slightly soluble in water, miscible in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
- Molecular Weight:73.09 g/mol
- Flash Point:58℉
- Melting Point:-61°C
Uses
1. Solvent for nitrocellulose, acetylcellulose, and many resins and oils;
2. manufacture artificial leather.
3. Catalyst for the biodegradation of organic materials.
4. In agriculture to destroy cocklebur seeds selectively.
5. Flavoring agent useful in rum, brandy, whiskey; lift for fruit flavors.
6. Paint remover compounds.
2. manufacture artificial leather.
3. Catalyst for the biodegradation of organic materials.
4. In agriculture to destroy cocklebur seeds selectively.
5. Flavoring agent useful in rum, brandy, whiskey; lift for fruit flavors.
6. Paint remover compounds.
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