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General Purpose Solvents

Methyl Acetate For Synthesis

RA003174 CAS 79-20-9 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA003174
CAS number
79-20-9
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C3H6O2
Molecular weight
74.08

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 58 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 217 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.8 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.9342 g/cm3 g/cm3
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.18 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 16 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 3 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Pleasant, fruity odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -98 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 454 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) flammable —
Flash point [°C] -13 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 57 - 58 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 57 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.932 - 0.934 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.3605 - 1.3620 — —

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA003174-PK-25L
500 mL RA003174-PK-500ML
200 L RA003174-PK-200L
2.5 L RA003174-PK-2.5L