METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
METHYL CHLOROFORMATE For Synthesis
Short Name: METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Synonym: Chloroformic acid methyl ester
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101551
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
79-22-1
HS Code
2915.9090
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Colorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-81°C
Critical temperature [°C]
252°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
485 °C
Flash point [°C]
10 °C
Boiling point [°C]
70 - 72 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
70°C
Final boiling point [°C]
72 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
108.5 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
108.5 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapour density
>1
Density [g/cm3]
1.223
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
1.227 - 1.229
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1238
IMCO Class No.
6.1, 3, 8
Packing Group
I
Hazardous Statement
H225-H302-H312-H314-H330
Precaution Statement
P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310