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Organic Chemicals

Methyl Formate For Synthesis

RA001835 CAS 107-31-3 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001835
CAS number
107-31-3
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
~97%
Molecular formula
C2H4O2
Molecular weight
60.05

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Boiling point [°C] 32 - 34 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 32 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 34 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 634.9 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.07 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.975 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Easily soluble in cold water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -0.21 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 23 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 5 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Ethereal —
Odour threshold 203.6 ppm ppm
pH value 4.0 - 5.0 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -100 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 449 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -19 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Colourless liquid — —
Purity Approx. 97 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.969 - 0.971 — —
Methanol (GC method, area %) Approx. 3 % % —
Identity Passes test — IR

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: For Synthesis.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA001835-PK-25L
500 mL RA001835-PK-500ML
200 L RA001835-PK-200L
2.5 L RA001835-PK-2.5L