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Methyl acetate

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Ball-and-stick model of the methyl acetate molecule. Black balls are carbon, white balls are hydrogen, and red balls are oxygen.

Methyl acetate is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOCH3. It is the methyl ester of acetic acid.

Uses

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Acetic anhydride, an important compound for the chemical industry, is made from methyl acetate and carbon monoxide. This reaction is similar to the production of acetic acid from methanol in the Monsanto process.[1]

References

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  1. ↑ Zoeller, Joseph R.; Agreda, Victor H.; Cook, Steven L.; Lafferty, Norma L.; Polichnowski, Stanley W.; Pond, David M. (1992). "Eastman chemical company acetic anhydride process". Catalysis Today. 13: 73–91. doi:10.1016/0920-5861(92)80188-S.


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