Methyl formate
Synonyms: Formiate de methyle;formiatedemethyle;formiatedemethyle(french);HCOOCH3;Methyl ester of formic acid;methyle(formiatede);methyle(formiatede)(french);Methylester kyseliny mravenci
CAS: 107-31-3
MF: C2H4O2
MW: 60.05
EINECS: 203-481-7
Melting point -100 °C
Boiling point 32-34 °C(lit.)
density 0.974 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density 2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure 32.91 psi ( 55 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.343(lit.)
Fp ?16 °F
storage temp. Flammables area
Water Solubility 300 G/L (20 oC)
Merck 14,6077
BRN 1734623
Stability: Stable. Extremely flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Chemical Properties colourless liquid
General Description A clear colorless liquid with an agreeable odor. Flash point -27°F. Less dense than water Vapors heavier than air.
Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Water soluble. Reacts slowly with water to give formic acid, a corrosive material, and methanol, a flammable liquid. Both products are dissolved in the water.