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Synonym(s):
Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal, Formal, Methylal, Dimethoxymethane
Linear Formula:
CH2(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
76.09
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352112
EC Index Number:
203-714-2
NACRES:
NA.22
vapor pressure
440 hPa ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
≥93.0% (GC)
form
liquid
expl. lim.
1.6-17.6 % (v/v)
bp
42.3 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-105 °C
transition temp
flash point -18 °C
density
0.86 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C3H8O2/c1-4-3-5-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
NKDDWNXOKDWJAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal for synthesis. CAS 109-87-5, EC Number 203-714-2, chemical formula CH₂(OCH₃)₂.
Analysis Note
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 93.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.857 - 0.859
Methanol (GC, area%): ≤ 7.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.857 - 0.859
Methanol (GC, area%): ≤ 7.0 % (a/a)
Identity (IR): passes test
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 2
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
-0.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
-18 °C
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