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ETHYL ESTER MONOACETIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-20-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid with a fragrant odour, is partially soluble in water, is miscible with hydrocarbon solvents and is used as a solvent and an extractant.

CONT

Methyl acetate [is a] synthetic flavoring agent that occurs naturally in coffee [and that is] used in fruit, rum, and nut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, [etc.]

OBS

methyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Devoton; Tereton; UN 1231.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6O2 or CH3CO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-20-9
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, volatil, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther, que l'on utilise comme dissolvant pour les laques, dans les composés servant à enlever la peinture, en parfumerie, dans les teintures pour textiles et comme additif alimentaire.

OBS

acétate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6O2 ou CH3CO2CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H6O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2CH3
formula, see observation
79-20-9
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, volátil, de olor agradable, miscible con disolventes de hidrocarburos. Soluble en agua. Inflamable. Tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química : C3H6O2 o CH3CO2CH3

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