Methyl formate for synthesis, Sigma-Aldrich®

Supplier: MilliporeSigma
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Synonyms: Formic acid methyl ester

M-Clarity™ quality level = MQ200

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Methyl formate for synthesis, Sigma-Aldrich®
Methyl formate
Formula: C₂H₄O₂
MW: 60.05 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 32 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt: –100.4 °C
Density: 0.9713 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flash Pt: –32 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00003291
CAS Number: 107-31-3
EINECS: 203-481-7
UN: 1243
ADR: 3,I
Merck Index: 12,06153

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Specification Test Results

Solubility 300 g/l (20 °C)
Melting Point -100.4 °C
Molar Mass 60.05 g/mol
Boiling Point 31.5 °C (1013 hPa)
Vapor Pressure 644 hPa (20 °C)
Flash Point -32 °C
Refractive Index 1.3433 (20 °C, 589 nm)
Explosion Limit 5 - 23 %(V)
Density 0.968 g/cm3 (20 °C)
pH 4 - 5 (200 g/l, H2O, 20 °C)
Ignition Point 450 °C

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