Methyl Acetate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Methyl Ethanoate
- Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
- MeOAc
Methyl acetate supplier in Malaysia for adhesive, coating, ink, cleaning and nail-care formulators. This page covers methyl acetate, also called methyl ethanoate or acetic acid methyl ester, the fast-evaporating ester solvent with a boiling point near 57 degrees Celsius.
Supply is a single clear liquid, and grades differ by purity rather than form. Minimum assay figures of 99% and 99.5% are the usual ordering points, with water content and acidity as the secondary controls. Higher-purity material is selected for cosmetic-facing and laboratory work.
Buyers specify methyl acetate solvent where a short flash-off is needed: adhesives and sealants, lacquers and thinners, gravure and flexographic inks, degreasing blends and nail-care formulations. It also serves as a reaction solvent and chemical intermediate. Formulators often compare it with acetone and methyl ethyl ketone on evaporation rate, though those are ketones and not the same material.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 79-20-9
- Formula
- C3H6O2
- Grade
- industrial, technical, high-purity
- Appearance
- clear, colourless, highly volatile liquid with a sweet ester odour
Methyl Acetate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial-grade methyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | industrial solvent specification | General methyl acetate solvent duty in adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks and cleaning blends where an industrial specification is suitable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade methyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | technical specification | Formulation and process work where the buyer sets limits for purity, water content, acidity and non-volatile residue. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity methyl acetate | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification | Controlled manufacturing, cosmetic-facing solvent duty such as nail-care formulation, and laboratory work needing tighter impurity limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy methyl acetate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methyl acetate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Identity | methyl acetate, also known as methyl ethanoate or acetic acid methyl ester | — |
| Molecular formula | C3H6O2 | — |
| CAS number | 79-20-9 | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 57 °C | — |
| Odour | sweet, fruity ester odour | — |
| Solubility | partially miscible with water; miscible with common organic solvents including alcohols, ketones and other esters | — |
| Grade controls | purity, water content, acidity and non-volatile residue confirmed against the required grade | — |
Methyl Acetate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources, heat and strong oxidisers. Methyl acetate is a highly volatile, low-boiling organic liquid, so handle it as a flammable solvent and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about methyl acetate
What purity grades of methyl acetate are commonly specified?
Commercial material is usually bought against a minimum assay, most often 99% or 99.5%, with separate limits for water content, acidity and non-volatile residue. State the assay and the water limit the process needs, since those two axes decide which grade is quoted.
Is methyl acetate the same as acetone or methyl ethyl ketone?
No. Methyl acetate is an ester, while acetone and methyl ethyl ketone are ketones. They are often compared because all three evaporate quickly, but solvency, odour and formulation behaviour differ. Order acetone or methyl ethyl ketone by name if the formulation calls for a ketone.
How does methyl acetate compare with butyl acetate in a coating?
Methyl acetate is the much faster ester, boiling near 57 degrees Celsius, so it flashes off early and suits quick-setting adhesives, inks and thin lacquers. Butyl acetate is a medium-evaporating ester that holds flow and levelling for longer. Many systems use them in different roles rather than as substitutes.
Why do formulators choose methyl acetate over other fast solvents?
It combines a low boiling point with useful solvency for resins, cellulose derivatives and many coating polymers, and its ester character can suit formulations that are moving away from ketone solvents. Confirm resin compatibility and any solvent-content requirements for the finished product.
In what pack formats is methyl acetate supplied?
Liquid ester solvents of this type are normally handled in drums, IBCs and bulk tank formats. Give the volume per delivery and any site handling limits in the enquiry so pack format and availability can be confirmed with the quotation.
What details are needed for a methyl acetate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, minimum assay, water and acidity limits if they matter, the application, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation covers the full requirement.