Methyl formate, 98%, for spectroscopy, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Suitable for battery materials development.

for UV/VIS spectroscopy

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-31-3
• Molecular Formula: C2H4O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 60.05
• MDL Number: MFCD00003291
• InChI Key: TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: formic acid, methyl ester, methyl methanoate, methylformiat, formic acid methyl ester, formiate de methyle, methylformiaat, mravencan methylnaty, methylformate, caswell no. 570, hcooch3
• PubChem CID: 7865
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77699
• IUPAC Name: methyl formate
• SMILES: COC=O

• Acidity: 0.0008 meq/g max.
• Absorbance: 0.009 max. at 320nm, 0.032 max. at 300nm, 0.051 max. at 270nm, 1 max. at 260nm
• Melting Point: -100.0°C
• Density: 0.9680g/mL
• Boiling Point: 31.0°C to 33.0°C
• Flash Point: −32°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: HCO₂CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3420 to 1.3440
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Beilstein: 02, 18
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.0005% max.
• Fieser: 05,446
• Merck Index: 15, 6148
• Specific Gravity: 0.968
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 300g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in almost all conventional organic solvent,miscible with alcohol,soluble in ether
• Viscosity: 0.35 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 60.05
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Grade: Spectroscopy
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl formate, 98%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl formate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P311-IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains :

RUO – Research Use Only