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Revision as of 21:43, 27 June 2016
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Methyl acetate
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| Systematic IUPAC name
Methyl ethanoate | |
| Other names
MeOAc
Methyl ethanoate Methyl ester of acetic acid | |
| Identifiers | |
| Jmol-3D images | Image |
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| Properties | |
| CH3COOCH3 C3H6O2 | |
| Molar mass | 74.08 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fragrant, fruity, nail polisher-like |
| Density | 0.9342 g/cm3 (at 20 °C) |
| Melting point | −98 °C (−144 °F; 175 K) |
| Boiling point | 56.9 °C (134.4 °F; 330.0 K) |
| 24.4 g/100 ml (at 20 °C) | |
| Solubility | Miscible with alcohols, ethers |
| Vapor pressure | 173 mmHg (at 20°C) |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | ScienceLab |
| Flash point | −10 °C |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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3700 mg/kg (oral, rabbit) |
| LC50 (Median concentration)
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11,039 ppm (mouse, 4 hr) 21,753 ppm (cat, 1 hr) 32,000 ppm (rat, 4 hr) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Methyl formate Ethyl formate Ethyl acetate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Methyl acetate (or MeOAc) is an organic compound which is liquid at room temperature and widely used as a solvent. It has the chemical formula CH3COOCH3.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Methyl acetate is carbonylated under high pressure (50 atm) and temperature (190 °C) to yield acetic anhydride:
- CH3CO2CH3 + CO → (CH3CO)2O
This reaction takes place in the presence of various catalysts.
Physical
Methyl acetate is a volatile colorless liquid, somewhat soluble in water (25%) and miscible with other organic solvents such as alcohols and ethers. Methyl acetate has a melting point of −98 °C. Its boiling point of 56.9 °C is very close to that of acetone (56.05 °C).
Availability
Methyl acetate is found in various paint thinners and sometimes in nail polishers. Fractional distillation is required to separate it.
Methyl acetate is sometimes found mixed with ethyl acetate, in certain (poly)urethane strippers.
Preparation
Methyl acetate can be made via Fischer esterification, between anhydrous methanol and glacial acetic acid. A catalyst such as sulfuric acid is used, though iron(III) sulfate can also be used. The process takes place under reflux.
Projects
- Organic extractions
- Acetic anhydride synthesis
Handling
Safety
Methyl acetate is flammable. While it is considered a mild skin irritant, methyl acetate poses little toxicity.
Storage
Methyl acetate should be stored in closed bottles, and kept away from moisture, acidic vapors and bases. Due to its relative low boiling point, it's best to keep it in a cool place, especially during summer.
Disposal
Methyl acetate can be safely burned, preferably outside. Hydrolysis yields acetic acid and methanol which can either be recovered or destroyed.
References
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