Substance
ID:356275
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
methyl formate
IUPAC name
methyl formate
Synonyms
Formic acid methyl ester蚁酸甲酯Methyl formate甲酸甲酯
Registration numbers
EC Number
CAS Number
Beilstein Number
MDL Number
Properties
Product Information
Purity
≥99.0% (GC)
Linear Formula
HCO2CH3
Grade
for UV-spectroscopy
λ
1 cm path, H2O reference
Physical Property
Absorption Wavelength
λ: 260 nm Amax: 1.000
λ: 270 nm Amax: 0.020
λ: 310 nm Amax: 0.010
λ: 265 nm Amax: 0.100
Melting Point
-100 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
32-34 °C(lit.)
Density
0.974 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Auto Ignition Point
842 °F
Flash Point
-19 °C
-2.2 °F
Vapor Density
2.1 (vs air)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Safety Information
European Hazard Symbols
Highly flammable (F+)
Harmful (Xn)RTECS
LQ8925000
German water hazard class
1
MSDS Link
Packing Group
1
Explode Limits
23 %
GHS Signal Word
Danger
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
RID/ADR
UN 1243 3/PG 1
Safety Statements
9-16-24-26-33
GHS Pictograms
Flammable gases, category 1
Flammable aerosols, categories 1,2
Flammable liquids, categories 1,2,3
Self-reactive substances and mixtures, Types B,C,D,E,F
Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
Pyrophoric solids, category 1
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1,2,3
Organic peroxides, Types B,C,D,E,F
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitisation, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
GHS Hazard statements
H224-H302-H319-H332-H335
GHS Precautionary statements
P210-P261-P305+P351+P338
Risk Statements
12-20/22-36/37
Hazard Class
3
UN Number
1243
Molecule Details
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Molecular Spectra
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References
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