Methyl acetate

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

 Uses 
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.

 References 

Category:Methyl esters
Category:Acetate esters