Methyl formate

• Catalog No.: 06547
• CAS Number: 107-31-3
• M. F.: C2H4O2
• M. W.: 60.05196
• Purity: ≥99.8% (GC)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 甲酸甲酯
• IUPAC name: methyl formate
• IUPAC Traditional name: methyl formate
• Synonyms: 蚁酸甲酯; Formic acid methyl ester

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 203-481-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00003291
• CAS Number: 107-31-3
• Beilstein Number: 1734623
• PubChem SID: 24845930

PROPERTIES

• Grade: analytical standard
• Linear Formula: HCO2CH3
• Purity: ≥99.8% (GC)
• Shelf Life: (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
• Auto Ignition Point: 842 °F
• Boiling Point: 32-34 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.974 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: -19 °C
• Flash Point: -2.2 °F
• Melting Point: -100 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.343(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.344
• Vapor Density: 2.1 (vs air)
• Explode Limits: 23 %
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• GHS Hazard statements: H224-H302-H319-H332-H335
• European Hazard Symbols: Highly flammable (F+)
• European Hazard Symbols: Harmful (Xn)
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
• GHS Precautionary statements: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
• RID/ADR: UN 1243 3/PG 1
• Risk Statements: 12-20/22-36/37
• RTECS: LQ8925000
• Safety Statements: 9-16-24-26-33
• Hazard Class: 3
• UN Number: 1243
• Packing Group: 1
• German water hazard class: 1