Millipore Sigma Vibrant Logo
Attention: We have moved. Merck Millipore products are no longer available for purchase on MerckMillipore.com.Learn More

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
800889
Purchase on Sigma-Aldrich

Overview

Replacement Information

Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
107-31-3203-481-7C₂H₄O₂60.05 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.00889.0100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8.00889.1000 Glass bottle 1 l
8.00889.2500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number800889
SynonymsFormic acid methyl ester
References
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
8.00889.0100 04022536363776
8.00889.1000 04022536363783
8.00889.2500 04022536363790

Related Products & Applications

Categories

Reagents, Chemicals and Labware > Organic Synthesis > Organic Synthesis Product Groups > Carboxylic Acid Derivatives > Esters of Carboxylic Acid > Unsubstituted Monoesters
Reagents, Chemicals and Labware > Organic Synthesis > Product Line for synthesis > Carboxylic Acid Derivatives > Esters of Carboxylic Acid > Unsubstituted Monoesters
Reagents, Chemicals and Labware > Organic Synthesis > Organic Synthesis Products for Pharma > Organic Synthesis Building Blocks and Reagents for Pharma > Carboxylic Acid Derivatives > Esters of Carboxylic Acid > Unsubstituted Monoesters