METHYL FORMATE For Synthesis

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC1373 For Synthesis ~97% 107-31-3 C2H4O2 60.05 2915.1300 60 Months

Packings

500 ml,2500 ml,25 Liters,200 Liters,2500 ml,2500 ml

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Ethereal
Odour threshold 203.6 ppm
pH value 4,0 - 5,0 at 200 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -100 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 449°C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] -19°C
Boiling point [°C] 32 - 34 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 32°C
Final boiling point [°C] 34 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 634.9 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density 2.07
Density [g/cm3] 0.975
Solubility in water [% weight] Easily soluble in cold water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -0.21
Explosion limits - upper [%] 23%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 5%

Specifications

Appearance Colourless liquid
Purity (by GC) About 97%
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.969 - 0.971
Methanol (GC,area %) ~3%
Identity (IR) Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
UN No. 1243
IMCO Class No. 3
Packing Group I
Hazardous Statement H224-H302-H319-H332-H335
Precaution Statement P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 17-Dec-2013