M46837
Honeywell

Methyl formate

SKU
M46837
Reagent Grade, 97%
Synonym(s)
Formic acid methyl ester
Only %1 left
  • ≥95% for general laboratory use.
Brand
Honeywell
Beilstein Registry Number CAS Numbers (All) EC Number Linear Formula
HCO2CH3
MDL Number Molar Mass
60.05 g/mol
Synonyms
Formic acid methyl ester

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Specifications

PropertyValue
Autoignition Temperature842 °F
Identity (IR)complying
Assay (GC)Min. 96.5 %
Methanol (GC)Max. 3.5 %
Vapor Pressure9.21 psi ( 20 °C)
Explosion Limit23 %
Vapor Density2.1 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure32.81 psi ( 55 °C)
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.343(lit.)

Properties

PropertyValue
Boiling Point/Range32.3 °C
ColorColorless
Density0.970 g/cm3
Flashpoint-19 °C
FormLiquid
GradeReagent Grade
Incompatible MaterialsOxidizing agents, Bases, Acids
Lower Explosion Limit4.5 %(V)
Melting Point/Range-100.4 °C
Partition Coefficient-0.21 (25 °C)
Purity Percentage97.00
Purity Details97.00%
Solubility in Water230 g/l
Upper Explosion Limit23 %(V)
Vapor Pressure644 hPa (20 °C)
Viscosity0.328 mPa.s (25 °C)
pH-Value4 - 5
Storage TemperatureAmbient

Safety Information

PropertyValue
Hazard Class3
Package GroupI
UN IDUN1243
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