Methyl acetate is an aliphatic ester that can be prepared via carbonylation of dimethyl ether over zeolites. MA is formed as a by-product during the preparation of polyvinyl alcohol from acetic acid and methanol.
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
Linear Structural Formula: CH3COOCH3
MDL Number: MFCD00008711
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: -98 C (lit.)
Density: 0.934 g/mL at 25 C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.361 (lit.)
Application: Methyl acetate may be used in the following:
• As acyl acceptor in the preparation of biodiesel.
• Synthesis of ethanol.
• Preparation of n-butyl acetate, via transesterification reaction with n-butanol in the presence of acidic catalysts.It may also be used as a precursor in the synthesis of the following:
• acetic anhydride
• methyl acrylate
• vinyl acetate
• ethyl amide
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Assay: 99%
Autoignition Temp.: 936°F
BP: 57-58°C(lit.)
Density: 0.934 g/mL at 25°C
Expl. Lim.: 16 %
Grade: ReagentPlus®
MP: −98°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.361(lit.)
Vapor Density: 2.55 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 165 mmHg ( 20°C)