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Methyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L14475.AU
1000 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L14475.AU
1000 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L14475.AU
also known as L14475-AU
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
79-20-9
IUPAC Name
methyl acetate
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
InChI Key
KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(C)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (unspecified)
≥98.5% methyl acetate (US only)
Assay (GC)
≥98.5% (UK only)
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (UK only)

Description

Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl acetate is used as a solvent in glues, paints and nail polish removers. It is also used in adhesives, sealants and coatings. Further, it finds use as solvent in chemical reactions as well as used for extraction purpose. It is involved in the production of acetic anhydride by carbonylation reaction.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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