Is methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9) the same as methanol (CAS 67-56-1)?

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methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9) VS methanol (CAS 67-56-1)

 

Methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9) and methanol (CAS 67-56-1) are two distinct compounds with different chemical structures, properties, and applications.

Chemical Structure

  • Methyl acetate: Molecular formula C₃H₆O₂, structural formula CH₃COOCH₃, classified as an ester compound.
  • Methanol: Molecular formula C₂H₆O, structure CH₃OH, classified as an alcohol compound. ‌

Physical Properties

  • Methyl acetate: Colorless transparent liquid, boiling point 57.8°C, relative density 0.92, flash point -10°C. ‌
  • Methanol: Colorless transparent liquid, boiling point 64.7°C, relative density 0.79, flash point 12°C. ‌

Chemical Properties

  • Methyl acetate: Flammable, explosive limits 3.1%-16.0%, primarily used as an organic solvent. ‌
  • Methanol: Flammable, flammable range 6%-36.5%, toxic; metabolic products formaldehyde and formic acid may cause poisoning.

Applications

  • Methyl acetate: Used in industrial fields such as spray painting, artificial leather, and perfumes.
  • Methanol: Used as a solvent, fuel additive, or chemical raw material.

 

 

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