Methyl Acetate and Acetone
what is Methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9)?
Methyl acetate, also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester or methyl ethanoate, is a carboxylate ester with the formula CH3COOCH3, Methyl acetate is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity, sweet smell. Methyl acetate is a versatile chemical that has a number of different uses. Methyl acetate is a flammable liquid with a characteristically pleasant smell reminiscent of some glues and nail polish removers.
Methyl acetate uses as a solvent, being weakly polar and lipophilic, but Methyl acetate close relative ethyl acetate is a more common solvent being less toxic and less soluble in water. Methyl acetate has a solubility of 25% in water at room temperature. At elevated temperature Methyl acetate solubility in water is much higher.
Methyl Acetate Uses
- Organic Solvent: Due to its excellent solubility, methyl acetate is widely used as an organic solvent in paints, inks, adhesives, and cleaning agents.
- Resin and Paint Production: In resin and paint manufacturing, methyl acetate serves as a key raw material that enhances product properties such as coating film hardness and abrasion resistance.
- Fragrance Manufacturing: Possessing a distinctive aroma, methyl acetate is also employed in the food and perfume industries as a fragrance component to impart unique scents to products.
- Chemical Synthesis: Additionally, methyl acetate serves as an intermediate in producing other chemicals, including certain plastics, pharmaceuticals, and dyes.
- Extraction Agent: In chemical extraction processes, methyl acetate can be used to extract oils and other useful compounds from plant and animal materials.
what is acetone (cas 67-64-1)?
Acetone is a colorless liquid that is also known as propanone. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in certain concentrations, with low toxicity, but high flammability. This chemical is a solvent that mixes well with water and evaporates quickly, making it well-suited for many household and manufacturing uses.
Acetone Uses
- Widely used in paints, nail polish removers, adhesives, and plastics production.
- Common laboratory solvent for chromatography and sample preparation.
- Degreasing and cleaning agent in industrial production lines.
Chemical Structure and Properties
| Property | Methyl Acetate | Acetone |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₆O₂ | C₃H₆O |
| Type | Ester | Ketone |
| Boiling Point | 52–54°C | 55°C |
| Density | 0.921 g/mL | 0.79 g/mL |
| Solubility | Miscible with water & most organic solvents | Completely miscible with water & organic solvents |
| Flash Point | −19°C | −20°C |
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| Cyclohexanone (CYC) | 108-94-1 |
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| 2-Methoxyethanol | 109-86-4 |
| Propionic Acid | 79-09-4 |
| Ethylene Glycol (Meg) | 107-21-1 |
| N, N-Dimethylacetamide (DMAC) | 127-19-5 |
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