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Methyl formate
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Methyl formate (CAS 107-31-3) is a colorless, flammable liquid ester with a pungent odor, primarily used as a solvent, fumigant, and intermediate in organic synthesis, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It also serves as a formylating reagent and C1 building block and in food flavoring applications. This chemical has a molecular formula of HCO2CH3 and a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. It must be stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling due to its flammability and toxicity, with a signal word of "Danger." Molekula supplies methyl formate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Water | ≤500mg/kg |
| Assay | ≥97.0% |
| Methanol | ≤3.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | -19 °C |
| Transport Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Agreeable |
| Melting Point | -100 °C |
| Boiling Point | 32 °C |
| Density | 0.97 (relative, water = 1) |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ether, chloroform; miscible with ethanol |
| Vapour Pressure | 64 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.3433 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 0.03 |
Source: PubChem CID 7865 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90028595 |
| CAS Number | 107-31-3 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl formate |
| EC Number | 203-481-7 |
| Molecular Formula | HCO2CH3 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.05 |
| Exact Mass | 60.0211 |
| SMILES | COC=O |
| InChIKey | TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4O2/c1-4-2-3/h2H,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 7865 |
| UN Number | UN1243 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2915.13.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2915130090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
- H302+332 Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H370 Causes damage to organs
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Formiate de methyle
- Formic acid, methyl ester
- methanoic acid methyl ester
- Methyl methanoate
- Methyle (formiate de)
- Methylester kyseliny mravenci
- Methylformiaat
- Methylformiat
- Metil (formiato di)
- Mravencan methylnaty
Frequently asked questions
What is methyl formate commonly used for?
Methyl formate is primarily used as a solvent, intermediate in organic synthesis, and in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of methyl formate?
The chemical formula is HCO2CH3, and the molecular weight is 60.05 g/mol.
What safety classification does methyl formate have, and how should it be stored?
Methyl formate is classified with the signal word 'Danger' (extremely flammable, harmful if swallowed or inhaled). Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from ignition sources and incompatible materials.
What grades or purities of methyl formate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies methyl formate in technical grade (industrial) and reagent grade (high purity, typically ≥99%)—confirm specific purity requirements when ordering.
Can Molekula supply methyl formate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer methyl formate in bulk (drums, IBCs, or tanker loads)—contact our sales team for minimum order quantities and logistics details.
What documentation is provided with a methyl formate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), and a packing list—additional certifications (e.g., REACH, FDA compliance) are available upon request.
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