Methyl acetate, pract

Name: Methyl acetate, pract
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002024

About Methyl acetate, pract

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl acetate, pract in Practical grade, an industrial solvent registered under CAS number 79-20-9, specified at 85% purity. Formula C3H6O2, molecular weight 74.08 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl acetate. Common synonyms include Acetic acid methyl ester and Methyl ethanoate.

It is supplied as a liquid. Literature values give a melting point of -98 °C and a boiling point of 57-58 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for industrial reaction medium, paints and coatings thinning, cleaning and degreasing and paints, coatings and inks. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL and 5 L, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Industrial reaction medium
Paints & coatings thinning
Cleaning & degreasing
Paints, coatings & inks

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl acetate, pract
Catalogue No.	VQ-002024
CAS Number	79-20-9
IUPAC name	methyl acetate
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Practical
Purity / assay	85%
HSN code	29153940
InChIKey	KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)OC
PubChem CID	6584

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Melting point	-98 °C
Boiling point	57-58 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1231
Synonyms	Acetic acid methyl ester, Methyl ethanoate, Acetic acid, methyl ester, Acetate de methyle, Methyl acetic ester, Octan metylu, Metile (acetato di), Methyle (acetate de), Methylester kiseliny octove, Ethyl ester of monoacetic acid, Methyl ester of acetic acid, Acetic acid-methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 79-20-9

Synthesis

Methyl acetate, 99%

CAS: 79-20-9
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-002023

AR / GC

Methyl acetate, AR, for GC >99.5%

CAS: 79-20-9
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-047201

HPLC

Methyl acetate, for HPLC 99%

CAS: 79-20-9
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-001736

AR

Methyl acetate, GR 99%+

CAS: 79-20-9
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-001806

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl acetate, pract?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl acetate, pract is 79-20-9. It is also known as Acetic acid methyl ester, Methyl ethanoate, Acetic acid, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl acetate, pract?

Methyl acetate, pract has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl acetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl acetate, pract can I order?

We supply Methyl acetate, pract in Practical (85%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl acetate, pract?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl acetate, pract is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl acetate, pract be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl acetate, pract is classified as hazardous (UN 1231), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.