Methyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical CAS 79-20-9
A sweet ethereal fruity note with a light solvent, winey character. Highly volatile, it adds a brief sparkling lift to fruity top notes.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Honey |
Identification
| CAS Number | 79-20-9 |
| INCI Name | Methyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 74.08 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl acetate |
| InChIKey | KXKVLQRXCPHEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 57.2 °C |
| Melting Point | -98.3 °C |
| Flash Point | -10.0 °C |
| Density | 0.927 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3614 |
| Vapor Pressure | 170.000000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 0.18 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
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