Methyl acetate
CAS 79-20-9
EC 201-185-2
Formula C3H6O2
MW 74.08 g/mol
Solvents Food & NutritionPersonal Care & Cosmetics Solvent & CarrierFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
Methyl acetate (CAS 79-20-9) is a short-chain ester solvent also known by the trade names Metile, Tereton, and Devoton, and referenced under FEMA 2676 for flavor applications. It carries no E-code designation and is identified under EC 201-185-2.
In food and beverage formulation, methyl acetate functions as a fruity flavorant where its low boiling point enables controlled volatility and clean top-note delivery. In personal care manufacturing, it acts as a fast-evaporating carrier solvent, accelerating dry-down in nail lacquers and aerosol formulations without leaving residue.
Methyl acetate is available in FCC-grade for food applications and in technical grade for industrial solvent use. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied across Europe in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application prior to ordering.
In food and beverage formulation, methyl acetate functions as a fruity flavorant where its low boiling point enables controlled volatility and clean top-note delivery. In personal care manufacturing, it acts as a fast-evaporating carrier solvent, accelerating dry-down in nail lacquers and aerosol formulations without leaving residue.
Methyl acetate is available in FCC-grade for food applications and in technical grade for industrial solvent use. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied across Europe in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended application prior to ordering.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -98 °C |
| Boiling Point | 56.8 °C |
| Density | 0.9342 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 3.2 °F |
| Appearance | Methyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly pale yellow |
| Odor | Slightly acrid, sweet; fragrant. |
| Form | Solution |
| Water Solubility | 250 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 165 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.361(lit.) |
| pH | 7 |
| Log P | 0.18 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
H
H225H319H320H335H336H370H372
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P304+P340P308+P316P337+P317P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153900 |
| UN Number | 1231 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
MetileDevotonTeretonCH3COOCH3acetatedemethyleMethyl ethanoate
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