Methyl Acetate 99.5%

What is Methyl Acetate 99.5%? Methyl Acetate (C₃H₆O₂) is a fast-evaporating, low-toxicity solvent with a mild, sweet odour. It is commonly used in coatings, adhesives, and chemical synthesis due to its excellent solubility and volatility. With a purity of 99.5%, it is suitable for industrial and laboratory applications requiring high-quality solvent performance.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Methyl Acetate 99.5% is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Paints and Coatings
Used in lacquers, varnishes, and paints for quick drying and a smooth finish.

Adhesives and Sealants
A key ingredient in adhesives, offering strong bonding and fast curing.

Cleaning and Degreasing
Effective as a solvent for industrial degreasing and surface preparation.

Household and Industrial Applications
Found in nail polish removers, printing inks, and other solvent-based formulations.

• Solvent in chemical processes and manufacturing
• Paint and coating industry for its solvent properties
• Used as an adhesive in various applications
• Common in nail polish remover and cosmetics
• Laboratory and research settings as a reagent
• An intermediate in the production of various chemicals
• Found in some pharmaceutical formulations
• Used for cleaning and degreasing in industrial settings
• Automotive refinishing and paint stripping applications
• Ink production for printing industry.

Assay: >99.5%
M.F.: CH₃COOCH₃
M.W.: 74.08
B.P.: 57-58 deg C
M.P.: -98 deg
Colour: <10 Hazen
Residue on Evpaoration: <0.05
Acidity: < 500ppm
Methanol: <0.1%
Water: <1000ppm

Cas Number: 79-20-9

Einecs Number: 201-185-2

UN Number: 1231

Hazard Class: 3

Hazard Phrases: H225,H319,H336

Prec Phrases: P210,P280,P304 + P340 + P312,P305 + P351 + P338,P337 + P313,P403 + P235