Methyl formate PurReagent 98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C2H4O2 
Molecular Weight:  60.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 107-31-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 32.81 psi ( 55 °C), 9.21 psi ( 20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 842 °F
Explosion limit 23 %
Assay Purity ?98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.343 (lit.)
B pt. 32-34 °C (lit.)
M pt. 100 °C(lit.)
Density 0.974 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H224,H301 + H311 + H331,H319,H335,H370
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P403 + P233
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1243

Description

Application
It is used as a solvent refrigerant substitute fumigant and intermediate in chemical manufacturing.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Methyl formate is a colorless volatile ester with a pleasant ether-like odor produced from formic acid and methanol.