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Methyl acetate USP

RA008494 CAS 79-20-9 USP

Identity

Product code
RA008494
CAS number
79-20-9
Grade
USP
Molecular formula
C3H6O2
Molecular weight
74.08

Classification

Applications
GC

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state Reference value Liquid (20 °C) —
Colour Reference value Clear colorless —
Odour Reference value Pleasant, fruity odour —
Melting point Reference value -98.0 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature Reference value 454 °C °C
Flash point Reference value -13 °C °C
Boiling point Reference value 57 - 58 °C °C
Vapour pressure Reference value 217 hPa at 20 °C hPa
Vapour density Reference value 2.8 —
Density Reference value 0.934 g/cm3 g/cm3

Reference values are general physical properties of the substance taken from published data. They are not specifications of this product.

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
100 mL RA008494-PK-100ML