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Methyl Formate 97% For Synthesis
Formic acid methyl ester

Product Code.
 01728
Grade
 For Synthesis
Purity
 97%
CAS No.
 107-31-3
Molecular Formula
 C2H4O2
Molecular Weight
 60.05
H.S.Code
 2915.13000
Shelf Life
 60 Months
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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%

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Specification

Appearance
Colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
About 97.0%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.969 - 0.971 g/ml
Methanol (GC,area %)
~3%
Identity (IR)
Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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