C3H6O2
74.08 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
METHYL ACETATE
CAS79-20-9EC201-185-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
solvent for nitrocellulose and resins
Methyl acetate is a clear colorless liquid with a fragrant odor. It is moderately toxic and has a flash point of 14 °F, with vapors heavier than air.
Solvent for nitrocellulose and resinsSolvent in paint removers and lacquersFlavoring agent
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl acetate
InChIKey
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)OC
Synonyms (37)
- Methyl acetate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- 1-Methyl acetate
- Acetate de methyle
- Acetate de methyle [French]
- Acetic acid, methyl ester
- CH3COOMe
- Devoton
- FEMA 2676
- FEMA No. 2676
- FEMA Number 2676
- METHYL ACETATE
- Methyl acetate (natural)
- Methyl acetate, anhydrous
- Methyl acetic ester
- Methyl ester of acetic acid
- Methyl ethanoate
- Methylacetaat
- Methylacetaat [Dutch]
- Methylacetat
- Methylacetat [German]
- Methyle (acetate de)
- Methyle (acetate de) [French]
- Methylester kiseliny octove
- Metile
- Metile (acetato di)
- Metile (acetato di) [Italian]
- Octan metylu
- Octan metylu [Polish]
- Tereton