Substance
ID:368108
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
PubChem SID
Properties
Product Information
Impurities
≤3% methyl alcohol
Linear Formula
HCO2CH3
Grade
reagent grade
Purity
97%
Physical Property
Boiling Point
32-34 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
-100 °C(lit.)
Vapor Pressure
32.81 psi ( 55 °C)
9.21 psi ( 20 °C)
Flash Point
-2.2 °F
-19 °C
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Density
0.974 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Auto Ignition Point
842 °F
Vapor Density
2.1 (vs air)
Safety Information
GHS Hazard statements
H224-H302-H319-H332-H335
UN Number
1243
Packing Group
1
German water hazard class
1
Hazard Class
3
Risk Statements
12-20/22-36/37
RTECS
LQ8925000
MSDS Link
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
GHS Signal Word
Danger
European Hazard Symbols
Highly flammable (F+)
Harmful (Xn)GHS Precautionary statements
P210-P261-P305+P351+P338
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
RID/ADR
UN 1243 3/PG 1
Safety Statements
9-16-24-26-33
Explode Limits
23 %
Molecule Details
Packaging
1, 4 L in glass bottle
1, 4 L in glass bottle
Molecular Spectra
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References
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