has role independent continuant volatile organic compound methyl ester acetate ester fragrance polar aprotic solvent methyl acetate CHEBI:77700 An acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of acetic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (57 °C) colourless, flammable liquid, it is used as a solvent for many resins and oils. EC 3.4.19.3 (pyroglutamyl-peptidase I) inhibitor