Volumetric properties were measured for carbon dioxide + methyl acetate system at 313.15 K and pressures to 10 MPa, using the vibrating tube Anton Paar DMA 512P density meter. In the present experiments, no analytical instrument is required. The saturated pressure was further measured for carbon dioxide + methyl acetate system at 313.15 K by the synthetic method. The experimental volumetric data obtained were correlated with the modified Tait equation. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.