Methyl formate
Methyl formate
- CAS:
- 107-31-3
- MF:
- C2H4O2
- MW:
- 60.05
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Properties
- Melting point:
- -100 °C (lit.)
- 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
- n
20/D 1.343(lit.)
- Flash point:
- −16 °F
- storage temp.
- Store below +30°C.
- solubility
- 300g/l, 25% soluble in water, miscible with alcohol, Propylene glycol, Glycerin and oils.
- form
- Liquid
- color
- Clear colorless
- PH
- 4-5 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃)
- Odor
- Pleasant; agreeable.
- explosive limit
- 5-23%(V)
- Odor Type
- fruity
- Odor Threshold
- 130ppm
- Water Solubility
- 300 G/L (20 ºC)
- λmax
- λ: 259 nm Amax: 1.00
λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.70
λ: 265 nm Amax: 0.20
λ: 270 nm Amax: 0.04
λ: 310-400 nm Amax: 0.01
- Merck
- 14,6077
- BRN
- 1734623
- Henry's Law Constant
- 0.90 at 5.00 °C, 1.18 at 10.00 °C, 1.51 at 15.00 °C, 1.91 at 20.00 °C, 2.36 at 25.00 °C (column stripping-UV, Kutsuna et al., 2005)
- Exposure limits
- TLV-TWA 100 ppm (~250 mg/m3) (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA); TLV-STEL 150 ppm (~375 mg/m3) (ACGIH); IDLH 5000 ppm (NIOSH).
- Dielectric constant
- 8.5(20℃)
- Stability:
- Stable. Extremely flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
- LogP
- -0.21 at 25℃
Safety Information
- Symbol(GHS)
GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H224-H301+H311+H331-H319-H335-H370
- Precautionary statements
- P210-P280-P301+P310+P330-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P311-P403+P233
- Hazard Codes
- F+,Xn
- Risk Statements
- 12-20/22-36/37
- Safety Statements
- 9-16-24-26-33
- OEB
- A
- OEL
- TWA: 100 ppm (250 mg/m3), STEL: 150 ppm (375 mg/m3)
- RIDADR
- UN 1243 3/PG 1
- WGK Germany
- 1
- RTECS
- LQ8925000
- Autoignition Temperature
- 842 °F
- TSCA
- Yes
- HS Code
- 2915 13 00
- HazardClass
- 3
- PackingGroup
- I
- Toxicity
- LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1500 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 4000 mg/kg
- IDLA
- 4,500 ppm
Use
Color code—Red: Flammability Hazard: Store in a flammable liquid storage area or approved cabinet away from ignition sources and corrosive and reactive materials. Prior to working with this chemical, personnel should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Before entering confined space where this chemical may be present, check to make sure that an explosive concentration does not exist. Methyl formate must be stored to avoid contact with strong oxidizers, such as chlorine, bromine, chlorine dioxide; nitrates, and permanganates; since violent reactions occur. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames are prohibited where methyl formate is handled, used, or stored. Metal containers involving the transfer of 5 gal or more of methyl formate should be grounded and bonded. Drums must be equipped with selfclosing valves, pressure vacuum bungs; and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers of methyl formate. Wherever methyl formate is used, handled, manufactured, or stored, use explosion-proof electrical equipment and fittings.
41 India supplier list of "Methyl formate"
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- Product Name:Methyl formate, 95%
- Products Intro:Purity: 99% | Package: 1 kg,5 kg, 10 kg,25kg and 1 MT
- Company Type: Trader
- Country/Region: Gujarat,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Products Intro:Purity: 98% | Package: 1 kg,5 kg, 10 kg,25kg and 1 MT
- Company Type: Manufacturer
- Country/Region: Maharashtra,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Products Intro:Purity: 98% | Package: 1 kg,5 kg, 10 kg,25kg
- Company Type: Manufacturer
- Country/Region: Maharashtra,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Products Intro:Purity: 98% | Package: 1 kg,5 kg, 10 kg,25kg and 1 MT
- Company Type: Manufacturer
- Country/Region: Gujarat,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methylformate
- Products Intro:Brand:sigma aldrich | Product Number:06547 | Purity:analyticalstandard
- Company Type: Trader
- Country/Region: Bangalore,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Company Type: Reagent
- Country/Region: Mumbai,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Company Type: Reagent
- Country/Region: Gujarat,INDIA
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- Product Name:Methyl formate
- Company Type: Reagent
- Country/Region: Maharashtra,INDIA