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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 90
              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 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
              8008892500 04022536363790

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