| Identification | |
| Name: | Methyl formate |
| Synonyms: | Formic acid methyl ester; Methyl methanoate; MethylformateAmeisensuremethylester |
| CAS: | 107-31-3 |
| EINECS: | 203-481-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 60.05 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4O2/c1-4-2-3/h2H,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1243 |
| Density: | 0.968 |
| Stability: | Stable. Extremely flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.342-1.344 |
| Solubility: | appreciable |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Color: | Colorless liquid [Note: A gas above 89 degrees F]. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F+:Highlyflammable
Xn:Harmful
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