Methyl Formate 1Ltr
Methyl formate for synthesis. CAS 107-31-3, pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
Manufacturer: Merck
Catalog ID: 800889.1000
Stock: In Stock
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 |
Applications
| Application | Methyl formate for synthesis. CAS 107-31-3, pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C). |
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 |
Storage and Shipping Information
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
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 |
