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Methyl formate, 97%, may cont. up to ca 3% methanol
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CAS: 107-31-3 | C2H4O2 | 60.05 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 107-31-3
Molecular Formula C2H4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.05
MDL Number MFCD00003291
InChI Key TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym formic acid, methyl ester, methyl methanoate, methylformiat, formic acid methyl ester, formiate de methyle, methylformiaat, mravencan methylnaty, methylformate, caswell no. 570, hcooch3
PubChem CID 7865
ChEBI CHEBI:77699
IUPAC Name methyl formate
SMILES COC=O
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Description

Description

Methyl formate is used as a precursor to formamide, dimethylformamide and formic acid. It is used as a blowing agent and utilized for quick-drying finishes due to its high vapor pressure. It is used as a component of azeotrope to recover expensive solvents. Further, it is used as a propellant and an intermediate for optical brighteners and hydrocyanic acid.

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Applications
Methyl formate is used as a precursor to formamide, dimethylformamide and formic acid. It is used as a blowing agent and utilized for quick-drying finishes due to its high vapor pressure. It is used as a component of azeotrope to recover expensive solvents. Further, it is used as a propellant and an intermediate for optical brighteners and hydrocyanic acid.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H224-H331-H371-H335-H302-H319
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
Toxic if inhaled.
May cause damage to organs.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes serious eye irritation.

P210-P233-P240-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P330-P332+P313-P362-P372-P374-P380-P501c

H224-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL FORMATE

EINECSNumber : 203-481-7

RTECSNumber : LQ8925000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Keep cold

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