Methyl formate PurTech Standard for GC
GC Standard
Synonym: Formic acid methyl ester
Linear Formula:
HCO2CH3
Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 107-31-3
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 634.9 hPa at 20 °C 2.261,5 hPa at 55 °C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble |
| Explosion limit | Upper explosion limit: 23 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 5 %(V) |
| Assay Purity | >=98.5% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.343 (lit.) |
| B pt. | 634.9 hPa at 20 °C 2.261,5 hPa at 55 °C |
| M pt. | 634.9hPaat20°C2.261,5hPaat55°C |
| 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 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 98020000 |
| Flash point | -19°C |
| Storage Temp. | RT |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 1243 |
Description
Recommended products
Ethyl formate
Application
Methyl formate may be used in the synthesis of the following building blocks methyl 4-chloro-2-formylbutanoate from methyl 4-chlorobutanoate via -formylation
Purpose
For R&D use only not for drug household or other uses.
General Description
Methyl formate anhydrous 99%
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