Methyl Formate
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About Methyl Formate
Researchers and plant chemists source Methyl Formate from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. Identity at a glance (Reference Standard): CAS 107-31-3, formula C2H4O2 and molar mass 60.05 g/mol.
Common uses in the lab and plant
- Organic synthesis
- API synthesis
Storage and safety notes
Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H224, H302, H319 and H332. Read the SDS before first use.
Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 250 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.
Typical uses
- Organic synthesis
- API synthesis
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Methyl Formate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-009359 |
| CAS number | 107-31-3 |
| IUPAC name | methyl formate |
| Molecular formula | C2H4O2 |
| Molar mass | 60.05 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 60.0211 |
| Grade | Reference Standard |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 2 |
| Topological polar surface area | 26.3 Ų |
| InChIKey | TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC=O |
| PubChem CID | 7865 |
| Synonyms | Methanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl methanoate, Formic acid, methyl ester, Formic acid methyl ester, Formiate de methyle, Mravencan methylnaty, Methylester kyseliny mravenci, Metil (formiato di), Methyle (formiate de), Methyl ester of formic acid, Formic acid-methyl ester, Methyl formate, 97%, may cont. up to ca 3% methanol |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H224Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H332Harmful if inhaled
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P330, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 10 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 50 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 100 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 250 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 500 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 1 g | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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