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| IUPAC name : | methyl formate |
| InChI : | InChI=1/C2H4O2/c1-4-2-3/h2H,1H3 |
| InChIKey : | TZIHFWKZFHZASV-UHFFFAOYAI |
| SMILES : | COC=O |
| cas number : | 107-31-3 |
| (EINECS) number : | 203-481-7 |
| eu annex : | 607-014-00-1 |
| beilstein number : | 1734623 |
| coe number : | 10795 |
| fl. number : | 09.642 |
| molar refractivity : | 13.24 ± 0.3 cm3 |
| parachor : | 140.2 ± 4.0 cm3 |
| index of refraction : | 1.328 ± 0.02 |
| surface tension : | 21.3 ± 3.0 dyne/cm |
| density : | 0.920 ± 0.06 g/cm3 |
| polarizability : | 5.25 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 |
| molecular weight : | 60.0519600 (IUPAC) |
| formula : | C2 H4 O2 |
| NMR Predictor : | Predict |
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| export tariff code : | 2915.13.0000 |
| fda reg : | unspecified |
Suppliers :
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| Inoue : | METHYL FORMATE
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| Penta : | methyl formate
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| Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC : | Methyl formate
≥95% |
organoleptics :
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| odor strength : | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
odor description : at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | fruity plum |
properties :
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| appearence : | colorless clear liquid |
| assay : | 99.00 to 100.00 %
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| Food Chemicals Codex Listed : | No |
| specific gravity : | 0.97400 to 0.97500 @ 25.00 °C.
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| pounds per gallon - calc. : | 8.105 to 8.113
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| refractive index : | 1.34100 to 1.34600 @ 20.00 °C.
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| melting point : | -100.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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| boiling point : | 31.50 to 31.80 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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| boiling point : | 8.00 to 9.00 °C. @ 300.00 mm Hg
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| vapor pressure : | 586.00000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C. |
| vapor density : | 2.1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| flash point : | -16.00 °F. TCC ( -26.67 °C. )
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| logP (o/w) : | 0.03 |
safety :
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| most important hazard(s) : | Xn - Harmful. |
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R 12 - Extremely flammable. R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 09 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
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| Oral Toxicity(LD50) : |
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Oral-Rat 1500.00 mg/kg (BASF AG, 1979)
Oral-Rat 475.00 mg/kg (Eastman Kodak Co., 1994a)
Oral-Mouse 475.00 mg/kg (Eastman Kodak Co., 1994a)
Oral-Rabbit 1600.00 mg/kg (Munch,1972)
Oral-Rabbit 1600.00 mg/kg (Gosselin et al., 1984)
Oral-Rabbit 1622.00 mg/kg (RTECS,2002)
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| Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : |
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Skin-Guineapig >20.00 ml/kg
Skin-Rabbit >5000.00 mg/kg
Skin-Rat >4000.00 mg/kg
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| Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) : |
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Not determined
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safety in use :
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| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) : | 0.97 (μg/capita/day) |
| modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI) : | 2700 (μg/person/day) |
| Threshold of concern : | 1800 (μg/person/day) |
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| recommendation for methyl formate usage levels up to : |
| | not for fragrance use.
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| Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFFA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFFA, 2002i). |
| Note : mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm. |
| | average usage mg/kg | maximum usage mg/kg |
| Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0) : | 5.00000 | 35.00000 |
| Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0) : | 5.00000 | 25.00000 |
| Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0) : | 10.00000 | 50.00000 |
| Processed fruit (04.1) : | 7.00000 | 35.00000 |
| Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2) : | - | - |
| Confectionery (05.0) : | 5.00000 | 50.00000 |
| Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0) : | 5.00000 | 25.00000 |
| Bakery wares (07.0) : | 5.00000 | 50.00000 |
| Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0) : | 2.00000 | 10.00000 |
| Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0) : | - | - |
| Eggs and egg products (10.0) : | - | - |
| Sweeteners, including honey (11.0) : | - | - |
| Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0) : | 5.00000 | 25.00000 |
| Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0) : | 10.00000 | 50.00000 |
| Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1) : | 2.00000 | 25.00000 |
| Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2) : | 5.00000 | 50.00000 |
| Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0) : | 20.00000 | 100.00000 |
| Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0) : | 5.00000 | 25.00000 |
safety references :
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| European Food Safety Athority(efsa) : | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| EPI System : | view |
| NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards : | search |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide : | search |
| NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank : | search |
| Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System : | Search |
| Cancer Citations : | Search |
| Toxicology Citations : | Search |
| Env. Mutagen Info. Center : | Search |
| NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity : | Search |
| National Toxicology Program : | Search |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List : | Yes |
| EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : | Yes |
| WISER : | UN 1243 |
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| WGK Germany : | 1 |
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| | methyl formate
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| (EINECS) number : | 203-481-7 |
| RTECS : | 107-31-3 |
| chemidplus : | 000107313 |
| EPA/NOAA CAMEO : | hazardous materials |
| EPA Substance Registry Services : | 107-31-3 |
references :
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| | methyl formate
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| fl. number : | 09.642 |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook : | 107313 |
| pubchem : | 150970 |
other :
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