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800889 Methyl formate

Methyl formate for synthesis. CAS 107-31-3, pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

Methyl formate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Formic acid methyl ester

CAS #: 107-31-3 EC Number: 203-481-7 Molar Mass: 60.05 g/mol Hill Formula: C₂H₄O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
107-31-3203-481-7C₂H₄O₂60.05 g/mol

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          Description
          Catalogue Number800889
          SynonymsFormic acid methyl ester
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          Product Information
          CAS number107-31-3
          EC index number607-014-00-1
          EC number203-481-7
          Hill FormulaC₂H₄O₂
          Molar Mass60.05 g/mol
          HS Code2915 13 00
          Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
          Quality LevelMQ200
          Applications
          ApplicationMethyl formate for synthesis. CAS 107-31-3, pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
          Biological Information
          Physicochemical Information
          Boiling point31.5 °C (1013 hPa)
          Density0.968 g/cm3 (20 °C)
          Explosion limit5 - 23 %(V)
          Flash point-32 °C
          Ignition temperature450 °C
          Melting Point-100.4 °C
          pH value4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
          Vapor pressure644 hPa (20 °C)
          Solubility300 g/l
          Dimensions
          Materials Information
          Toxicological Information
          LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1500 mg/kg
          LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat > 4000 mg/kg
          Safety Information according to GHS
          Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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          Hazard Pictogram(s)
          Hazard Statement(s)H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
          H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
          H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
          H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
          H370: Causes damage to organs.
          Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
          P233: Keep container tightly closed.
          P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
          P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
          P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
          P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
          Signal WordDanger
          RTECSLQ8925000
          Storage class3 Flammable liquids
          WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
          Disposal3
          Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
          Safety Information
          Categories of dangerextremely flammable, harmful, irritant
          Product Usage Statements
          Storage and Shipping Information
          StorageStore below +30°C.
          Packaging Information
          Transport Information
          Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1243 , 3, I
          Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1243 , 3, I
          Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1243 , 3, I
          Supplemental Information
          Specifications
          Assay (GC, area%)95.0 - 97.0 % (a/a)
          Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.967 - 0.971
          Methanol (GC, area%)3.0 - 5.0 % (a/a)
          Identity (IR)passes test
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          Catalogue Number GTIN
          8008890100 04022536363776
          8008891000 04022536363783

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