METHYL FORMATE
METHYL FORMATE For Synthesis
Short Name: METHYL FORMATE
Synonym: Formic acid methyl ester
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101561
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
~97%
CAS No.
107-31-3
HS Code
2915.1300
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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%
Chemical 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 & 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