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Methyl chloroformate

CAS 79-22-1
EC 607-019-00-9
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Methyl chloroformate

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Methyl chloroformate
Product Code
M35304

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
79-22-1 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
607-019-00-9 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Methyl chloroformate (CAS: 79-22-1 ) is a colourless substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 1 H330
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
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Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
  • H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
  • P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • P284: Wear respiratory protection.
  • P301+P312+P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
  • P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340+P310: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
  • P305+P351+P338+P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
  • P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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Similar Substances

E
Ethyl chloroformate
CAS: 541-41-3
T
Trichloromethyl chloroformate
CAS: 503-38-8
P
Propyl chloroformate
CAS: 109-61-5
M
Methyl chloroacetate
CAS: 96-34-4
I
Isopropyl Chloroformate
CAS: 108-23-6
I
Isobutyl chloroformate
CAS: 543-27-1
N
n-Butyl chloroformate
CAS: 592-34-7
M
Methyl acetate
CAS: 79-20-9

Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
liquid
Odor
Not available
Odor Threshold
Not available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
< - 80.99 ℃ ( < - 113.78 ºF)
Boiling Point
70 - 72 °℃ (158 - 162 ºF) - lit.
Flash Point
10 °℃ (50 °F) - closed cup
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not available
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
172 hPa (129 mmHg) at 21.10 ℃ (69.98 ºF)
Vapor Density
3.26 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
1.223 g/mL at 25 ℃ (77 ºF)
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
Not available
Flammability
Not available
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available
Auto Ignition Temperature
485 ℃ (905 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Solubility In Water
Not available
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
3.26 - (Air = 1.0)
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Methyl chloroformate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Methyl chloroformate?

Methyl chloroformate is a liquid appearing as colourless with colourless color.

What is Methyl chloroformate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Methyl chloroformate?

This substance has 6 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Methyl chloroformate?

The melting point is < - 80.99 ℃ ( < - 113.78 ºF) and the boiling point is 70 - 72 °℃ (158 - 162 ºF) - lit..