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W519103

Methyl formate

≥95%

Synonym(s):

Formic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
HCO2CH3
CAS Number:
107-31-3
Molecular Weight:
60.05
NACRES:
NA.21
Flavis number:
9.642
PubChem Substance ID:
24902082
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
EC Number:
203-481-7
MDL number:
MFCD00003291
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1734623
Assay:
≥95%
Bp:
32-34 °C (lit.)
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biological source

synthetic

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

assay

≥95%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

23 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.343 (lit.)

pH

4.0-5.0 (20 °C, 200 g/L)

bp

32-34 °C (lit.)

mp

−100 °C (lit.)

density

0.974 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

fruity; plum

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C2H4O2/c1-4-2-3/h2H,1H3

InChI key

TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methyl formate finds application as a fumigant in raisins and dried currants.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

-2.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-19 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

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