METHYL CHLOROFORMATE

METHYL CHLOROFORMATE For Synthesis

Chloroformic acid methyl ester

Article No.

04638

Grade

For Synthesis

Purity

98%

CAS No.

79-22-1

Molecular Formula

C₂H₃ClO₂

Molecular Weight

94.50

H.S. Code

2915.9099

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Colorless

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-81°C

Critical temperature [°C]

252°C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

485 °C

Flash point [°C]

10 °C

Boiling point [°C]

70 - 72 °C

Initial boiling point [°C]

70°C

Final boiling point [°C]

72 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

108.5 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

108.5 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)

Vapour density

Density [g/cm3]

1.223

Solubility in water [% weight]

Insoluble in water

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
25 Liters (0025K)
200 Liters (0200K)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	A clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)	1.227 - 1.229

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1238
IMCO Class No.: 6.1, 3, 8
Packing Group: I
Hazardous Statement: H225-H302-H312-H314-H330
Precaution Statement: P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Revision Date : 13-Dec-2014

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