| 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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Key Spec Table
| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Molar Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107-31-3 | 203-481-7 | C₂H₄O₂ | 60.05 g/mol |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 800889 |
| Synonyms | Formic acid methyl ester |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 107-31-3 |
| EC index number | 607-014-00-1 |
| EC number | 203-481-7 |
| Hill Formula | C₂H₄O₂ |
| Molar Mass | 60.05 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2915 13 00 |
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| Applications | |
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| Application | Methyl formate for synthesis. CAS 107-31-3, pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C). MSDS and product info below. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 31.5 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.968 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 5 - 23 %(V) |
| Flash point | -32 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 450 °C |
| Melting Point | -100.4 °C |
| pH value | 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 644 hPa (20 °C) |
| Solubility | 300 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 1500 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rat > 4000 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| RTECS | LQ8925000 |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 3 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 | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Highly Flammable Harmful |
| Categories of danger | extremely flammable, harmful, irritant |
| R Phrase | R 12-20/22-36/37 Extremely flammable.Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
| S Phrase | S 3- 9-16 Keep in a cool place.Keep container in a well-ventilated place.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1243 , 3, I |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1243 , 3, I |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1243 , 3, I |
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