Methyl formateMethyl formate, also called methyl methanoate, is the methyl ester of formic acid. It has the chemical formula HCOOCH3. The simplest example of a carboxylate ester, it is a colourless liquid with an ethereal odour, high vapor pressure, and low surface tension. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Methyl formate, revision 1379975499.

Property

Value

Formula

C2H4O2, 60.05 g/mol

Melting point

-100 °C

Boiling point

32 °C

Density

0.98 g/cm³

Flash point

-18.89 °C

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