Methyl formate CAS#: 107-31-3; ChemWhat Code: 77117

Names & Identifiers

Product Name Methyl formate
Synonyms METHYL FORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS 100 ML;METHYL FORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS 2,5 L;METHYL FORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS 1 L;Methyl forMate (C1:0);Methyl forMate (C1:0) Solution;Methyl ForMate, 98 Percent, SpectrophotoMetric Grade;Methyl forMate, SuperDry, J&KSeal;Methyl ForMate [Standard Material for GC], 99.5%(GC)
CAS Registry Number 107-31-3
Molecular Formula C2H4O2
Molecular Weight 60.05
EINECS 203-481-7
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Methyl formate CAS#: 107-31-3

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  -100 °C
Boiling Point  32-34 °C(lit.)
Density  0.974 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor Density  2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  32.91 psi ( 55 °C)
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Flash Point  −16 °F
Storage  Flammables area
Solubulity  300g/l
form  Liquid
Color  Clear Colorless
PH 4-5 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Explosive Limit 5-23%(V)
Water Solubility  300 G/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,6077
BRN  1734623
Stability: Stable. Extremely flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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NIST Chemistry Reference Methyl formate(107-31-3)
EPA Substance Registry System Formic acid, methyl ester(107-31-3)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  F+,Xn
R Phrase  12-20/22-36/37
S Phrase  9-16-24-26-33
RIDADR  UN 1243 3/PG 1
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LQ8925000
TSCA  Yes
Storage Class  3
Packing Group  I
Hazardous Substances Data 107-31-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
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