CH3OH + CH3COOH → CH3COOCH3 + H2O - Balanced Equation

Reactants:

• CH3OH – Methanol
  • Other names: Carbinol , Columbian spirits , Hydroxymethane ... show moreMethyl alcohol , Methyl hydrate , Methyl hydroxide , Methylic alcohol , Methylol , Pyroligneous spirit , Wood alcohol , Wood naphtha , Wood spirit , Wood spirits , MeOH , CH3OH , Pyro alcohol , Pyroxylic spirit , Spirit of wood , Columbian spirit , Colonial spirit , Monohydroxymethane show less
  • Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a characteristic pungent odor.
• CH3COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
  • Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH ... show moreAcetic acid, glacial , HOAc , Vinegar , Essigsäure , Glacial acetic acid , Ethanoate , Acide acétique , Ethylic acid , Ethoic acid , Aceticum acidum , Ethanoat , E260 , CH3COOH , Acetic acid (aqueous) , [Note: Can be found in concentrations of 5-8% in vinegar.] show less
  • Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• CH3COOCH3 – Methyl acetate , Methyl ethanoate
  • Other names: Methyl ester of acetic acid , Acetic acid methyl ester , Tereton ... show moreDevoton , Acetic acid, methyl ester , Methylacetat (german) , Methyl acetate [UN1231] [Flammable liquid] , Methyl acetic ester , HSDB 95 , Methylester kiseliny octove , Metile , METHYL ACETATE, 97% , FEMA 2676 , Octan metylu , Ethyl ester of monoacetic acid , Methyle (acetate de) , Methyl-acetate , Acetic acid,methyl ester , Metile (acetato di) , Methylacetaat show less
  • Appearance: Colorless liquid ; Colourless liquid with characteristic odour ; Colorless liquid with a fragrant, fruity odor.
• H2O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide ... show moreDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name) , Hydrogen monoxide , Dihydrogen oxide , Hydric acid , Hydrohydroxic acid , Hydroxic acid , Hydrol , Μ-oxido dihydrogen , Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0) show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas