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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)
      Hazard Pictogram(s)
      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
      Global Trade Item Number
      Catalogue Number GTIN
      8008891000 04022536363783

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