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Methyl formate

anhydrous, 99%

Synonym(s):

Formic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
HCO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
60.05
Beilstein:
1734623
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Grade:
anhydrous
Assay:
99%
Bp:
32-34 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
32.91 psi ( 55 °C)
9.47 psi ( 20 °C)
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grade

anhydrous

Quality Level

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

32.91 psi ( 55 °C)
9.47 psi ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

23 %

impurities

<0.005% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

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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
  • potassium methyl α-[(methoxyethylidene)amino]-β-hydroxyacrylate from methyl α-[(methoxyethylidene)amino]acetate
  • (S)-(-)-1-formyl-2-hydroxymethylpyrrolidine from (S)-(+)-2-hydroxymethylpyrrolidine via N-formylation

Signal Word

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 Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

-2.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-19 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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