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809711 Methyl acetate

Methyl acetate for synthesis. CAS 79-20-9, EC Number 201-185-2, chemical formula CH₃COOCH₃.

Methyl acetate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methyl acetate

CAS #: 79-20-9 EC Number: 201-185-2 Molar Mass: 74.08 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃COOCH₃ Hill Formula: C₃H₆O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-20-9201-185-2C₃H₆O₂CH₃COOCH₃74.08 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8097111000 Glass bottle 1 l
8097112500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number809711
SynonymsMethyl acetate
DescriptionMethyl acetate
References
Product Information
CAS number79-20-9
EC index number607-021-00-X
EC number201-185-2
Hill FormulaC₃H₆O₂
Chemical formulaCH₃COOCH₃
Molar Mass74.08 g/mol
HS Code2915 39 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationMethyl acetate for synthesis. CAS 79-20-9, EC Number 201-185-2, chemical formula CH₃COOCH₃.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point56 - 58 °C (1013 hPa)
Density0.934 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Explosion limit3.1 - 16 %(V)
Flash point-13 °C
Ignition temperature455 °C
Melting Point-98 °C
Vapor pressure228 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility250 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat > 5000 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat > 2000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242: Use non-sparking tools.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSAI9100000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerhighly flammable, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageNoTempLimit
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1231 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1231 , 3, II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1231 , 3, II
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.932 - 0.934
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8097111000 04022536402260
8097112500 04022536402277

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