Description
Methyl acetate, 1KG
≥98%, FG
Synonym(s):
Methyl ethanoate
Linear Formula:
CH3COOCH3
CAS Number:
79-20-9
Molecular Weight:
74.08
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400,
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Halal
Agency/Method
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
FDA 21 CFR 175.105
vapor density
2.55 (vs air)
vapor pressure
165 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥98%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
936 °F
expl. lim.
16 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.361 (lit.)
bp
57-58 °C (lit.)
mp
−98 °C (lit.)
density
0.934 g/mL at 25 °C
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
Featured Industry
Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
fruity; ethereal; sweet
food allergen
no known allergens
General description
Methyl acetate has been identified as one of the volatile components in fresh grapefruit juice, green coffee and cantaloupe.