Biblioteca de gases e solventes
Metanoato de metila
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
| CAS | 107-31-3 |
|---|---|
| EC | 203-481-7 |
| UN | 1243 |
| Fórmula | C2H4O2 |
| Massa molar | 60,05 g/mol |
| LIE (LEL) | 5,0 % vol |
| LSE (UEL) | 23,0 % vol |
| Ponto de fulgor | -20 °C |
| Temperatura de autoignição | 525 °C |
| Classe de temperatura | T1 |
| Grupo de gás | IIA |
| Densidade relativa do gás ou vapor (ar = 1) | 2,07 |
| GHS | Perigo · 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.