METHYL ACETATE FOR SYNTHESIS
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Methyl acetate is synthesized through esterification of acetic acid with methanol. In the production of methyl acetate the formation of the two low boiling azeotropic mixtures methyl acetate/methanol and methyl acetate/water results in separation difficult product isolation.
Key facts
- Product
- METHYL ACETATE FOR SYNTHESIS
- Part No.
- RXSOL-60-6604-958
- Category
- Lab Chemical
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- Muscat Chemical, Barka, South Al Batinah, Oman
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- Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, Duqm, Nizwa, Sur, Barka and Gulf ports
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Applications. A major use of methyl acetate is as a volatile low toxicity solvent in glues, paints, and nail polish removers. Acetic anhydride is produced by carbonylation of methyl acetate in a process that was inspired by the Monsanto acetic acid synthesis.