Synonyms: Formic acid methyl ester
CAS Number: 107-31-3
Formula: C2H4O2
Formula Weight: 60.05
Linear Formula: HCO2CH3
MDL No.: MFCD00003291
Purity: 0.99
Boiling Point: 32-34 C(lit.)
Melting Point: -100 C (lit.)
Density: 0.974 g/mL at 20 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1734623
EC Number: 203-481-7
UNSPSC Code: 12190000
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
RTECS: LQ8925000
RIDADR: UN1243 - class 3 - PG 1 - Methyl formate
WGK Germany: 1
Flash Point(F): -2.2 F
Flash Point(C): -19 C
R Codes: 12-20/22-36/37
S Codes: 9-16-24-26-33
IOD Codes: F+,Xn
Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H224-H302 + H332-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338