Methyl acetate
Chemical formula	C3H6O2
Also known as:	Acetic acid methyl ester, methyl ethanoate
Properties
Mol. Wt.	74.09
B.P.	54.05ºC
Solubility	It is very soluble in water, and soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone, benzene and chloroform.
Description
Methyl acetate is a colourless liquid with a fragrant odour.
Uses
It is used as a solvent in paint removers, and as a solvent for lacquers, resins, oils, cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, acetylcellulose.  It is an intermediate.  It is also used as a synthetic flavour in foods and pharmaceutical preparations.