methyl acetate

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, C 3 H 6 O 2 , the methyl ester of acetic acid, having a fragrant odor, used chiefly as a solvent.

methyl acetate

noun

1. a colourless volatile flammable liquid ester with a fragrant odour, used as a solvent, esp in paint removers. Formula: CH 3 COOCH 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of methyl acetate¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

If an aqueous solution of methyl acetate be allowed to stand, a slow decomposition goes on.

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