Methyl Acetate
CAS Number: 79-20-9
Methyl acetate (≥99.5%) is a fast-evaporating ester solvent with a pleasant fruity odor, widely used in nail polish removers, adhesives, and printing inks. Its low boiling point and high solvency for cellulose acetate and vinyl resins make it an effective diluent and cleaning agent in industrial coating operations.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.10 |
| boiling point (°C) | 56.9 |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.932–0.935 |
Applications
- Fast-drying solvent in nail polish and nail care products
- Printing ink and flexographic ink solvent
- Adhesive and contact cement formulation
- Cellulose acetate and nitrocellulose solvent
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing operations
Key Features
- Very fast evaporation rate comparable to acetone but with lower toxicity profile
- Pleasant fruity odor improving worker experience vs. ketone solvents
- High purity ≥99.5% ensuring consistent drying speed in printing and coating applications
- Cost-effective ester solvent produced efficiently via carbonylation and methanol routes
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