Methyl formate
Metilformiat · Ameisensäuremethylester · Μεθανικός μεθυλεστέρας · Formiato de metilo · متیل فرمات · Formiate de méthyle · Formiato di metile · ギ酸メチル · 포름산 메틸 · Methylformiaat · Mrówczan metylu · Metanoato de metila
| CAS | 107-31-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-481-7 |
| UN | 1243 |
| Formula | C2H4O2 |
| Molar mass | 60.05 g/mol |
| LEL | 5.0 % vol |
| UEL | 23.0 % vol |
| Flash point | -20 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 525 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.07 |
| GHS | Danger · H224, H302, H319, H332, H335 |
Methyl formate is a formate ester resulting from the formal condensation of formic acid with methanol. A low-boiling (31.5 C) colourless, flammable liquid, it has been used as a fumigant and larvicide for tobacco and food crops. Methyl formate appears as a clear colorless liquid with an agreeable odor. Flash point -27 °F. Less dense than water Vapors heavier than air.