CAS 79-20-9
Methyl Acetate
CAS 79-20-9C3H6O274.08 g/mol
Methyl Acetate is a versatile solvent widely used in the paints, coatings, and adhesives industries. Known for its fast-drying properties and sweet, fruity odor, this colorless liquid is ideal for applications where quick evaporation and strong solvency are paramount. Methyl Acetate (CAS 79-20-9) is particularly sought after in the automotive, construction, and cleaning sectors for its efficiency in thinning paints and cleaning agents. Supplying high-purity grades over 99.5%, it serves as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer processing, ensuring reliable performance across East African markets.
Main applicationPaints and coatings — fast-dry solvent in automotive and maintenance finishes
Methyl Acetate is significant for industries that demand high performance and efficiency in their processes. Its fast-drying and excellent solvency properties make it indispensable in paints, coatings, and adhesive manufacturing, where it aids in achieving smooth finishes and strong bonds. In the pharmaceutical sector, its high purity is vital for synthesis applications, ensuring quality and compliance in production. Its broad availability in East Africa facilitates seamless integration into regional supply chains.
Also known as
- Acetic acid methyl ester
- Methyl ethanoate
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Offered in 190 kg drums
- 25 L drums
- and bulk tankers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 79-20-9
- Chemical formula
- C3H6O2
- Molecular weight
- 74.08 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Concentration
- >=99.5%
Methyl Acetate, with a molecular formula of C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of approximately 74.08 g/mol, is a colorless liquid characterized by a sweet, fruity odor. It is appreciated for its high evaporation rate, enhancing its effectiveness as a solvent in various industrial applications. The product typically comes in industrial, technical, and analytical grades, with purities of ≥99.5% as supplied by leading chemical companies like Zenco and Kivi. It is crucial to select the appropriate grade based on the intended application, whether for fast-dry coatings or as a synthesis reagent in pharmaceuticals. Buyers often specify concentration, purity, and intended use when ordering to ensure optimal performance in specific processes.
Delivery
Methyl Acetate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paints and coatings — fast-dry solvent in automotive and maintenance finishes
- Adhesives — enhances bonding strength and quick-drying in industrial applications
- Cleaning agents — used in high-efficiency cleaning, degreasing, and formulation
- Printing inks — promotes fast evaporation and compatibility with various resins
- Metal-working fluids — supports operations in metal processing
- Pharmaceutical synthesis — used as a high-purity intermediate
- Consumer aerosol products — ingredient in sprays due to rapid evaporation
- Polymer processing — aids in efficiency and quality of processing steps
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Quick evaporation supports rapid application and drying
- High purity ensures suitability for sensitive uses like pharmaceuticals
- Strong solvency improves cleaning and degreasing efficiency
- Enhances bonding in adhesives for stronger seals
- Compatible with many resins, broadening application possibilities
- Available in large bulk packaging for industrial use ensuring cost efficiency
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl Acetate?
The CAS registry number for Methyl Acetate is 79-20-9. Its chemical formula is C3H6O2, with a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Methyl Acetate?
Methyl Acetate is also referred to as Acetic acid methyl ester and Methyl ethanoate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Methyl Acetate is supplied?
Methyl Acetate is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Methyl Acetate supplied at?
Methyl Acetate is supplied at a concentration of >=99.5%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Methyl Acetate look like?
Methyl Acetate is described as colorless liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Methyl Acetate used for?
Common applications include paints and coatings — fast-dry solvent in automotive and maintenance finishes, adhesives — enhances bonding strength and quick-drying in industrial applications, cleaning agents — used in high-efficiency cleaning, degreasing, and formulation, printing inks — promotes fast evaporation and compatibility with various resins, metal-working fluids — supports operations in metal processing and pharmaceutical synthesis — used as a high-purity intermediate. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Methyl Acetate?
Methyl Acetate is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Methyl Acetate available in?
Offered in 190 kg drums, 25 L drums, and bulk tankers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the EC number for Methyl Acetate?
Methyl Acetate is recorded against the EC number 201-185-2. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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- 2.Buy Methyl Acetate for Paints & Coatings Kenya | Kivi Chemicalskivichemicals.com
- 3.Methyl Acetate – Fast-Drying Solvent in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania - Zenco Systems Ltdzenithcoltd.com
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