Methyl Formate

Particulars Brief
IUPAC Name Methyl Formate
Abbreviation MF
Product Name Methyl Formate
Synonyms Formic acid methyl ester
Chemical Formula C2H4O2
Molecular Weight 60.05 (g/ mol)
CAS 107-31-3
EC No 203-481-7
Density 0.98 g/cm3
Boiling Point 32-34 °C
Relevant identified uses of the substance Manufacture of Formamide, DMF, and Formic Acid. Also in fumigant and fungicide formulations and in pharmaceutical industry as intermediate or as reaction medium. Considered as blowing agent for expanded synthetic rubbers.